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Electrician Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$34.00
Low (10th pct)
$20.00
High (90th pct)
$47.49
Vs. national
3% below
Wage trend
The median wage for electricians in British Columbia rose from $26.00 in 2017 to $34.00 in 2025 — 31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $27.12 | $38.12 | $54.23 |
| North Coast | $26.57 | $37.93 | $54.53 |
| Cariboo | $24.76 | $37.25 | $53.25 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $22.69 | $34.94 | $46.13 |
| Lower Mainland | $21.82 | $34.57 | $47.69 |
| Kootenay | $23.87 | $33.39 | $45.30 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $21.60 | $33.28 | $44.42 |
Other trades in British Columbia
- 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.