Median wage
$37,561 a year Ontario
Compared with Canada
14.3% higher $4,694 above the Canadian median of $32,867
Job outlook
Good 4 of 5, 2025-2027
Job postings
44 on Job Bank in September 2026

Wages in Ontario

Wage range in Ontario and CanadaOntario: median $37,561, from $37,561 to $57,200, middle half $15,500 to $42,000. Canada: median $32,867, from $32,867 to $62,400, middle half $16,200 to $44,800.$0$20k$40k$60k$80kOntario: median $37,561, from $37,561 to $57,200, middle half $15,500 to $42,000Ontario$37,561Canada: median $32,867, from $32,867 to $62,400, middle half $16,200 to $44,800Canada$32,867
The line runs from the low to the high wage, the dot is the median and the box is the middle half (lower to upper quartile).
Wages in Ontario compared with Canada
WageOntarioCanada
Low $37,561 $32,867
Lower quartile $15,500 $16,200
Median $37,561 $32,867
Upper quartile $42,000 $44,800
High $57,200 $62,400
Average $32,320 $33,480

Job outlook

Good (4 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Ontario.

Employment growth will lead to several new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements. Outlook data

44 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

Wage range by economic region in OntarioOntario (all regions): median $37,561, from $37,561 to $57,200. London: median $38,400. Northeast: median $38,000. Hamilton – Niagara Peninsula: median $37,561. Kingston – Pembroke: median $37,561. Kitchener – Waterloo – Barrie: median $37,561, from $37,561 to $48,000. Muskoka – Kawarthas: median $37,561. Ottawa: median $37,561, from $37,561 to $47,600. Toronto: median $37,561, from $37,561 to $59,600. Windsor – Sarnia: median $37,561. Stratford – Bruce Peninsula: not stated. Northwest: not stated.$30k$40k$50k$60kOntario (all regions): median $37,561, from $37,561 to $57,200Ontario (all regions)$37,561London: median $38,400London$38,400Northeast: median $38,000Northeast$38,000Hamilton – Niagara Peninsula: median $37,561Hamilton – Niagara Peninsula$37,561Kingston – Pembroke: median $37,561Kingston – Pembroke$37,561Kitchener – Waterloo – Barrie: median $37,561, from $37,561 to $48,000Kitchener – Waterloo – Barrie$37,561Muskoka – Kawarthas: median $37,561Muskoka – Kawarthas$37,561Ottawa: median $37,561, from $37,561 to $47,600Ottawa$37,561Toronto: median $37,561, from $37,561 to $59,600Toronto$37,561Windsor – Sarnia: median $37,561Windsor – Sarnia$37,561Stratford – Bruce Peninsula: not statedStratford – Bruce PeninsulaNot statedNorthwest: not statedNorthwestNot stated
The line runs from the low to the high wage and the dot is the median.
Wage range by economic region in Ontario (table)
RegionLowMedianHighOutlook
Ontario (all regions)$37,561$37,561$57,200Good (4 of 5)
LondonNot stated$38,400Not statedGood (4 of 5)
NortheastNot stated$38,000Not statedGood (4 of 5)
Hamilton – Niagara PeninsulaNot stated$37,561Not statedGood (4 of 5)
Kingston – PembrokeNot stated$37,561Not statedGood (4 of 5)
Kitchener – Waterloo – Barrie$37,561$37,561$48,000Good (4 of 5)
Muskoka – KawarthasNot stated$37,561Not statedGood (4 of 5)
Ottawa$37,561$37,561$47,600Good (4 of 5)
Toronto$37,561$37,561$59,600Very good (5 of 5)
Windsor – SarniaNot stated$37,561Not statedGood (4 of 5)
Stratford – Bruce PeninsulaNot statedNot statedNot statedGood (4 of 5)
NorthwestNot statedNot statedNot statedGood (4 of 5)

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