Plumber Wages in Alberta
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$30.00
Low (10th pct)
$20.00
High (90th pct)
$43.00
Vs. national
12% below
Wage trend
The median wage for plumbers in Alberta rose from $30.00 in 2017 to $30.00 in 2025 — 0% 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 | $18.00 | $37.00 | $50.00 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $25.00 | $32.00 | $48.29 |
| Calgary | $19.62 | $30.00 | $43.00 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $20.00 | $30.00 | $43.00 |
| Edmonton | $22.80 | $30.00 | $44.00 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $20.00 | $30.00 | $43.00 |
Other trades in Alberta
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- 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
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Plumbers (NOC 72300). Source: Labour Force Survey.