- Median wage
- $39.00 an hour Ontario
- Compared with Canada
- 1.4% higher $0.54 above the Canadian median of $38.46
- Job outlook
- Moderate 3 of 5, 2025-2027
- Job postings
- 2 on Job Bank in September 2026
Wages in Ontario
| Wage | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Low | $25.00 | $24.52 |
| Lower quartile | $32.00 | $31.25 |
| Median | $39.00 | $38.46 |
| Upper quartile | $50.00 | $46.15 |
| High | $58.00 | $54.95 |
| Average | $40.79 | $39.57 |
Job outlook
Moderate (3 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Ontario.
Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Ontario, supporting work for construction inspectors. Large investments in infrastructure and industrial projects, along with steady demand for new housing, will likely create opportunities. Outlook data
2 job postings on Job Bank in September 2026.
Licence needed in Ontario?
Licence required Yes. A licence, registration or certificate is required to work in this occupation in Ontario.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 2
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of 2 or more years is usually required.
By region in Ontario
| Region | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario (all regions) | $25.00 | $39.00 | $58.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Kitchener – Waterloo – Barrie | $27.83 | $42.32 | $57.53 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Hamilton – Niagara Peninsula | $27.28 | $41.47 | $56.44 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Stratford – Bruce Peninsula | $26.87 | $41.30 | $54.05 | Good (4 of 5) |
| London | $28.05 | $41.22 | $52.34 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Kingston – Pembroke | $27.07 | $40.39 | $53.94 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Northeast | $26.73 | $40.12 | $54.91 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Muskoka – Kawarthas | $28.32 | $39.77 | $53.43 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Ottawa | $26.00 | $39.00 | $52.88 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Windsor – Sarnia | $25.00 | $39.00 | $58.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Toronto | $21.00 | $37.50 | $60.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Northwest | $25.70 | $36.42 | $49.11 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
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