Home › Electrical Contractors and Supervisors › British Columbia
Electrical Contractor Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$44.00
Low (10th pct)
$33.65
High (90th pct)
$62.50
Vs. national
2% below
Wage trend
The median wage for electrical contractors and supervisors in British Columbia rose from $39.00 in 2017 to $44.00 in 2025 — 13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | $30.88 | $45.99 | $67.32 |
| Kootenay | $29.00 | $45.79 | $62.27 |
| North Coast | $30.83 | $44.67 | $63.61 |
| Lower Mainland | $30.00 | $44.40 | $56.73 |
| Northeast | $29.57 | $44.08 | $62.91 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $34.00 | $44.00 | $63.54 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $34.50 | $43.00 | $62.50 |
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
- 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.