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Auto Service Technician Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$35.00
Low (10th pct)
$20.00
High (90th pct)
$49.00
Vs. national
17% above
Wage trend
The median wage for automotive service technicians in British Columbia rose from $28.00 in 2017 to $35.00 in 2025 — 25% over 8 years, before inflation. The dashed break marks the 2021 reclassification: the two segments are measured on different occupational definitions and are shown separately rather than joined.
By region within British Columbia
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $27.02 | $36.69 | $50.70 |
| Cariboo | $25.00 | $36.40 | $48.50 |
| Lower Mainland | $22.05 | $36.18 | $50.21 |
| North Coast | $25.16 | $35.67 | $47.23 |
| Kootenay | $24.57 | $35.08 | $49.73 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $21.00 | $35.00 | $49.04 |
| Nechako | $20.00 | $35.00 | $49.00 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $19.00 | $33.65 | $48.95 |
Other trades in British Columbia
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Carpenters
- Welders
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Ironworkers
- Machinists
- Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Concrete Finishers
- Drywall Installers
- Roofers
- Painters and Decorators
- Machining Contractors and Supervisors
- Electrical Contractors and Supervisors
- Carpentry Contractors and Supervisors
- Construction Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410). Source: Labour Force Survey.