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Carpenter Wages in Alberta
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$34.00
Low (10th pct)
$22.22
High (90th pct)
$42.00
Vs. national
6% above
Wage trend
The median wage for carpenters in Alberta rose from $26.00 in 2017 to $34.00 in 2025 — 31% 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 Alberta
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake | $24.40 | $34.02 | $50.25 |
| Edmonton | $22.22 | $34.00 | $42.00 |
| Calgary | $22.00 | $32.12 | $40.00 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $22.66 | $31.31 | $42.88 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $24.00 | $31.25 | $44.35 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $24.00 | $31.25 | $44.35 |
| Red Deer | $21.68 | $30.77 | $40.19 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $20.91 | $29.44 | $37.34 |
Other trades in Alberta
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Welders
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Ironworkers
- Machinists
- Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Automotive Service Technicians
- 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: Carpenters (NOC 72310). Source: Labour Force Survey.