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Electrician Wages in Alberta
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$38.00
Low (10th pct)
$21.50
High (90th pct)
$46.00
Vs. national
9% above
Wage trend
The median wage for electricians in Alberta rose from $31.50 in 2017 to $38.00 in 2025 — 21% 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 | $26.63 | $40.93 | $59.63 |
| Calgary | $24.00 | $40.00 | $46.00 |
| Edmonton | $21.50 | $38.00 | $45.00 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $24.28 | $36.30 | $47.72 |
| Red Deer | $23.80 | $36.09 | $46.56 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $23.66 | $35.03 | $50.68 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $18.00 | $34.20 | $43.00 |
Other trades in Alberta
- 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
- Construction Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200). Source: Labour Force Survey.