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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.
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
The full-time yearly figure is the median hourly wage × 2,080 hours (40 a week, 52 weeks). It is an equivalent, not a published salary, and excludes overtime. Official classification: Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020). Source: Labour Force Survey.