Plumber Wages in Nova Scotia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$33.00
Low (10th pct)
$18.00
High (90th pct)
$38.38
Vs. national
3% below
Wage trend
The median wage for plumbers in Nova Scotia rose from $26.00 in 2017 to $33.00 in 2025 — 27% 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 Nova Scotia
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | $23.00 | $35.00 | $37.00 |
| Cape Breton | $21.83 | $31.05 | $42.05 |
| Annapolis Valley | $19.20 | $29.86 | $36.10 |
| Southern | $16.82 | $29.56 | $35.21 |
| North Shore | $20.29 | $29.26 | $37.64 |
Other trades in Nova Scotia
- 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.