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Powerline Technician Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$50.00
Low (10th pct)
$32.00
High (90th pct)
$63.00
Vs. national
9% above
Wage trend
The median wage for powerline technicians in British Columbia rose from $40.00 in 2017 to $50.00 in 2025 — 25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $49.15 | $65.14 | $86.91 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $32.00 | $50.00 | $63.00 |
| Lower Mainland | $32.00 | $50.00 | $63.00 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $50.00 | $50.00 | $63.00 |
| Kootenay | $32.00 | $50.00 | $63.00 |
| Cariboo | $32.00 | $50.00 | $63.00 |
Other trades in British Columbia
- 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.