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Construction Contractor Wages in Alberta
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$36.92
Low (10th pct)
$26.50
High (90th pct)
$55.00
Vs. national
2% below
Wage trend
The median wage for construction contractors and supervisors in Alberta rose from $35.00 in 2017 to $36.92 in 2025 — 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | $35.00 | $40.00 | $86.54 |
| Red Deer | $26.24 | $38.62 | $56.91 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $26.50 | $36.92 | $55.00 |
| Edmonton | $26.50 | $36.92 | $55.00 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $24.39 | $36.35 | $55.24 |
Other trades in Alberta
- 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
- Automotive Service Technicians
- Concrete Finishers
- Drywall Installers
- Roofers
- Painters and Decorators
- Machining Contractors and Supervisors
- Electrical Contractors and Supervisors
- Carpentry Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014). Source: Labour Force Survey.