Electricians Salaries in Canada
Licence required in 10 provinces or territories See the licensing guides
- Median wage in Canada
- $35.00 an hour
- Highest median wage
- $41.30 an hour Quebec
- Lowest median wage
- $26.44 an hour Prince Edward Island
Wages by province and territory
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.00 | $35.00 | $48.00 |
| Quebec | $22.40 | $41.30 | $44.79 |
| Northwest Territories | $30.14 | $40.55 | $50.56 |
| Alberta | $21.50 | $38.00 | $46.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $19.00 | $37.50 | $48.00 |
| Manitoba | $17.15 | $35.00 | $46.00 |
| Nunavut | $21.45 | $34.67 | $47.70 |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $34.00 | $47.49 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $34.00 | $50.50 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.70 | $31.00 | $45.40 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.00 | $31.00 | $42.00 |
| New Brunswick | $18.00 | $28.00 | $35.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $19.84 | $26.44 | $40.00 |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook by province and territory
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| Quebec | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Northwest Territories | Good (4 of 5) |
| Alberta | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Nunavut | Good (4 of 5) |
| British Columbia | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Ontario | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Good (4 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Good (4 of 5) |
| Yukon | Moderate (3 of 5) |
Licence needed?
In 10 of 13 provinces and territories. A licence, registration or certificate is required to work in this occupation in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Certification is available but optional in 3 provinces or territories: Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Some roles in this group are licensed separately:
- Electrical control (machine) builders: certification optional in 1 province or territory. Compare the provinces for electrical control (machine) builders
Each regulator sets its own steps, fees and exams.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 2
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of 2 or more years is usually required.
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