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Drywall Installer Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$30.00
Low (10th pct)
$22.00
High (90th pct)
$39.84
Full-time yearly
≈ $62,400
Vs. national
9% below
Wage trend
The median wage for drywall installers in British Columbia rose from $23.00 in 2017 to $30.00 in 2025 — 30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $24.00 | $32.40 | $40.00 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $23.00 | $30.00 | $38.00 |
| Lower Mainland | $21.34 | $28.07 | $39.84 |
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
- 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.