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Carpenter Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$32.00
Low (10th pct)
$23.00
High (90th pct)
$43.71
Vs. national
0% below
Wage trend
The median wage for carpenters in British Columbia rose from $25.00 in 2017 to $32.00 in 2025 — 28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast | $19.00 | $33.50 | $42.00 |
| Nechako | $19.00 | $33.50 | $42.00 |
| Cariboo | $24.43 | $33.21 | $45.60 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $23.08 | $32.00 | $45.00 |
| Kootenay | $26.00 | $32.00 | $41.50 |
| Lower Mainland | $22.50 | $31.50 | $43.00 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $26.00 | $31.00 | $43.00 |
| Northeast | $23.00 | $30.00 | $44.00 |
Other trades in British Columbia
- 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.