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Heavy-Duty Mechanic 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)
$23.50
High (90th pct)
$65.00
Vs. national
13% above
Wage trend
The median wage for heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Alberta rose from $34.29 in 2017 to $42.00 in 2025 — 22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Deer | $34.00 | $44.00 | $55.00 |
| Edmonton | $27.31 | $43.37 | $61.47 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $28.69 | $42.19 | $58.35 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $23.50 | $42.00 | $65.00 |
| Calgary | $28.10 | $41.03 | $58.02 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $15.00 | $40.00 | $57.00 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $26.26 | $39.23 | $53.95 |
Other trades in Alberta
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Carpenters
- Welders
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Ironworkers
- Machinists
- Millwrights and Industrial 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: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401). Source: Labour Force Survey.