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Electrician Wages in Ontario
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)
$50.50
Vs. national
3% below
Wage trend
The median wage for electricians in Ontario rose from $28.85 in 2017 to $34.00 in 2025 — 18% 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 Ontario
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $24.22 | $38.45 | $50.22 |
| Northwest | $23.10 | $36.82 | $55.21 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $20.00 | $36.00 | $52.00 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $20.00 | $35.00 | $54.70 |
| Toronto | $20.62 | $34.86 | $51.40 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $22.00 | $34.80 | $46.75 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $20.00 | $32.50 | $44.50 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $20.00 | $32.00 | $50.00 |
| Northeast | $19.00 | $31.00 | $52.00 |
| London | $18.50 | $29.75 | $49.37 |
Other trades in Ontario
- 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.