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Electrical Contractor Wages in Alberta
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$42.00
Low (10th pct)
$29.33
High (90th pct)
$64.00
Vs. national
6% below
Wage trend
The median wage for electrical contractors and supervisors in Alberta rose from $41.00 in 2017 to $42.00 in 2025 — 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake | $28.85 | $48.00 | $72.00 |
| Red Deer | $30.88 | $44.23 | $59.89 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $31.06 | $43.54 | $57.18 |
| Edmonton | $30.91 | $43.20 | $59.41 |
| Calgary | $29.50 | $43.18 | $57.56 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $30.68 | $42.16 | $56.88 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $29.33 | $42.00 | $64.00 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $28.92 | $41.72 | $55.67 |
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
- Carpentry Contractors and Supervisors
- Construction Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011). Source: Labour Force Survey.