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Painter and Decorator Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$28.00
Low (10th pct)
$21.00
High (90th pct)
$35.00
Full-time yearly
≈ $58,200
Vs. national
0% above
Wage trend
The median wage for painters and decorators in British Columbia rose from $20.00 in 2017 to $28.00 in 2025 — 40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Mainland | $21.00 | $28.00 | $35.00 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $22.00 | $27.00 | $32.40 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $21.00 | $27.00 | $33.60 |
| Kootenay | $22.00 | $27.00 | $32.00 |
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
- 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: Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112). Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data.