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Mechanic Shop Contractor 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)
$27.59
High (90th pct)
$62.50
Vs. national
12% above
Wage trend
The median wage for mechanic shop contractors and supervisors in British Columbia rose from $34.00 in 2017 to $45.00 in 2025 — 32% 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 | $30.71 | $45.95 | $66.89 |
| Cariboo | $31.33 | $45.78 | $58.77 |
| Lower Mainland | $29.79 | $45.00 | $61.00 |
| Kootenay | $31.14 | $44.34 | $59.04 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $25.00 | $43.73 | $54.35 |
| North Coast | $30.06 | $43.25 | $57.00 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $29.95 | $42.88 | $56.89 |
Other trades in British Columbia
- 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
- Machining Contractors and Supervisors
- Electrical Contractors and Supervisors
- Carpentry Contractors and Supervisors
- Construction Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020). Source: Labour Force Survey.