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Drywall Installer Wages in Alberta
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$28.65
Low (10th pct)
$20.00
High (90th pct)
$37.00
Full-time yearly
≈ $59,600
Vs. national
13% below
Wage trend
The median wage for drywall installers in Alberta rose from $25.00 in 2017 to $28.65 in 2025 — 15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton | $21.00 | $30.00 | $40.38 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $20.00 | $28.65 | $37.00 |
| Calgary | $21.00 | $28.00 | $35.00 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $20.00 | $26.88 | $31.50 |
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
- 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
The full-time yearly figure is the median hourly wage × 2,080 hours (40 a week, 52 weeks). It is an equivalent, not a published salary, and excludes overtime. Official classification: Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102). Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data.