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Powerline Technician Wages in Alberta
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$55.00
Low (10th pct)
$31.75
High (90th pct)
$67.31
Vs. national
20% above
Wage trend
The median wage for powerline technicians in Alberta rose from $47.70 in 2017 to $55.00 in 2025 — 15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 |
| Calgary | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 |
| Edmonton | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 |
| Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake | $31.75 | $55.00 | $67.31 |
Other trades in Alberta
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- 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
- 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: Electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203). Source: Labour Force Survey.