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Millwright Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$42.00
Low (10th pct)
$25.25
High (90th pct)
$55.00
Vs. national
14% above
Wage trend
The median wage for millwrights and industrial mechanics in British Columbia rose from $35.00 in 2017 to $42.00 in 2025 — 20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast | $34.00 | $48.00 | $57.69 |
| Cariboo | $36.63 | $46.80 | $55.48 |
| Kootenay | $38.00 | $45.00 | $80.00 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $39.00 | $44.00 | $62.50 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $36.00 | $43.27 | $45.50 |
| Lower Mainland | $23.00 | $37.00 | $48.08 |
Other trades in British Columbia
- 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
Official classification: Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400). Source: Labour Force Survey.