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Construction Contractor Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$37.50
Low (10th pct)
$21.63
High (90th pct)
$47.00
Vs. national
0% above
Wage trend
The median wage for construction contractors and supervisors in British Columbia rose from $29.17 in 2017 to $37.50 in 2025 — 29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Mainland | $22.00 | $37.50 | $46.00 |
| Cariboo | $25.30 | $36.07 | $47.96 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $31.00 | $36.00 | $43.50 |
| Kootenay | $25.10 | $35.74 | $48.35 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $26.18 | $35.25 | $46.64 |
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
- 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.