Plumber Wages in Ontario
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$32.50
Low (10th pct)
$20.00
High (90th pct)
$50.38
Full-time yearly
≈ $67,600
Vs. national
4% below
Wage trend
The median wage for plumbers in Ontario rose from $29.25 in 2017 to $32.50 in 2025 — 11% 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 Ontario
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | $24.93 | $35.20 | $53.09 |
| Northeast | $22.49 | $35.03 | $48.41 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $22.48 | $34.45 | $48.02 |
| Ottawa | $25.00 | $34.38 | $46.60 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $23.05 | $33.69 | $44.53 |
| Northwest | $25.00 | $33.00 | $41.00 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $20.63 | $32.93 | $45.26 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $22.58 | $32.86 | $44.35 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $20.00 | $32.50 | $48.08 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $20.00 | $32.50 | $50.38 |
| London | $20.00 | $31.00 | $40.00 |
Other trades in Ontario
- 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
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: Plumbers (NOC 72300). Source: Labour Force Survey.