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Machining Contractor Wages in Alberta
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$48.94
Low (10th pct)
$28.00
High (90th pct)
$61.86
Vs. national
22% above
Wage trend
The median wage for machining contractors and supervisors in Alberta rose from $40.00 in 2017 to $48.94 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton | $29.50 | $53.11 | $62.07 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $28.00 | $48.94 | $61.86 |
| Red Deer | $28.00 | $48.94 | $61.86 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $28.00 | $48.94 | $61.86 |
| Calgary | $29.00 | $44.04 | $58.93 |
Other trades in Alberta
- Electricians
- 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
- Electrical Contractors and Supervisors
- Carpentry Contractors and Supervisors
- Construction Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010). Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data.