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Carpenter Wages in Ontario
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$32.00
Low (10th pct)
$22.00
High (90th pct)
$48.00
Vs. national
0% below
Wage trend
The median wage for carpenters in Ontario 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 Ontario
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $22.00 | $36.00 | $48.43 |
| Northwest | $27.00 | $35.00 | $47.00 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $23.50 | $32.50 | $48.00 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $22.00 | $32.00 | $48.00 |
| London | $24.00 | $32.00 | $44.00 |
| Northeast | $23.05 | $31.99 | $45.32 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $20.00 | $30.00 | $45.00 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $22.00 | $30.00 | $38.00 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $19.00 | $30.00 | $57.00 |
| Ottawa | $21.50 | $28.00 | $43.97 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $20.00 | $26.00 | $42.79 |
Other trades in Ontario
- 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.