Salaries
Painters and Decorators Salaries in Canada
Licence required in 1 province or territory See the licensing guides
- Median wage in Canada
- $28.00 an hour
- Highest median wage
- $34.98 an hour Quebec
- Lowest median wage
- $22.00 an hour New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island
Wages by province and territory
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $20.00 | $28.00 | $40.99 |
| Quebec | $24.00 | $34.98 | $41.83 |
| British Columbia | $21.00 | $28.00 | $35.00 |
| Alberta | $20.00 | $26.00 | $34.82 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.00 | $25.00 | $38.00 |
| Ontario | $20.00 | $25.00 | $34.80 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $24.00 | $30.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.00 | $23.00 | $33.24 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.00 | $23.00 | $30.00 |
| New Brunswick | $18.00 | $22.00 | $29.12 |
| Prince Edward Island | $18.50 | $22.00 | $26.00 |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook by province and territory
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| Quebec | Very limited (1 of 5) |
| British Columbia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Ontario | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Good (4 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Good (4 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Good (4 of 5) |
| Yukon | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Northwest Territories | Undetermined |
| Nunavut | Undetermined |
Licence needed?
In 1 of 13 provinces and territories. A licence, registration or certificate is required to work in this occupation in Quebec.
Certification is available but optional in 12 provinces or territories: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Each regulator sets its own steps, fees and exams.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 3
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of less than 2 years is usually required.
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