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Millwright 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)
$27.95
High (90th pct)
$59.63
Full-time yearly
≈ $87,400
Vs. national
14% above
Wage trend
The median wage for millwrights and industrial mechanics in Alberta rose from $34.00 in 2017 to $42.00 in 2025 — 24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake | $31.00 | $53.00 | $75.00 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $28.00 | $45.00 | $57.70 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $28.00 | $45.00 | $57.70 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $29.65 | $44.74 | $62.88 |
| Edmonton | $25.00 | $42.73 | $67.00 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $28.04 | $41.77 | $57.51 |
| Calgary | $27.95 | $40.00 | $52.50 |
| Red Deer | $25.00 | $40.00 | $66.00 |
Other trades in Alberta
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Carpenters
- Welders
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Ironworkers
- Machinists
- 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
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: Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400). Source: Labour Force Survey.