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Painter and Decorator Wages in Alberta
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$26.00
Low (10th pct)
$20.00
High (90th pct)
$34.82
Vs. national
7% below
Wage trend
The median wage for painters and decorators in Alberta rose from $24.00 in 2017 to $26.00 in 2025 — 8% 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 | $20.00 | $27.00 | $36.86 |
| Red Deer | $20.00 | $26.00 | $34.82 |
| Calgary | $20.00 | $25.00 | $32.00 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $18.50 | $23.00 | $28.00 |
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
- 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: Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112). Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data.