- Median wage
- $46,800 a year Alberta
- Compared with Canada
- 13.3% lower $7,200 below the Canadian median of $54,000
- Job outlook
- Good 4 of 5, 2025-2027
- Job postings
- 1 on Job Bank in September 2026
Wages in Alberta
| Wage | Alberta | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Not stated | $32,867 |
| Lower quartile | $34,800 | $29,200 |
| Median | $46,800 | $54,000 |
| Upper quartile | $101,000 | $94,000 |
| High | Not stated | $122,000 |
| Average | $61,000 | $67,000 |
Job outlook
Good (4 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Alberta.
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions. Several positions will become available due to retirements. Outlook data
1 job postings on Job Bank in September 2026.
Licence needed in Alberta?
Licence required Yes. A licence, registration or certificate is required to work in this occupation in Alberta.
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 Alberta
| Region | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta (all regions) | Not stated | $46,800 | Not stated | Good (4 of 5) |
| Edmonton | Not stated | $49,200 | Not stated | Undetermined |
| Lethbridge – Medicine Hat | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Undetermined |
| Camrose – Drumheller | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Undetermined |
| Calgary | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Undetermined |
| Banff – Jasper – Rocky Mountain House | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Undetermined |
| Red Deer | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Undetermined |
| Athabasca – Grande Prairie – Peace River | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Undetermined |
| Wood Buffalo – Cold Lake | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Undetermined |
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