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Industrial Electrician Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$45.00
Low (10th pct)
$35.90
High (90th pct)
$54.95
Vs. national
7% above
Wage trend
The median wage for industrial electricians in British Columbia rose from $35.00 in 2017 to $45.00 in 2025 — 29% 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 | $45.00 | $47.92 | $55.00 |
| Lower Mainland | $28.00 | $46.50 | $53.00 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $29.40 | $46.00 | $65.46 |
| Kootenay | $32.49 | $45.81 | $56.50 |
| Nechako | $35.90 | $45.00 | $54.95 |
| Northeast | $35.90 | $45.00 | $54.95 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $38.00 | $44.45 | $53.42 |
Other trades in British Columbia
- 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: Industrial electricians (NOC 72201). Source: Labour Force Survey.