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Powerline Technician Wages in Manitoba
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2018, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$47.00
Low (10th pct)
$27.40
High (90th pct)
$55.00
Vs. national
2% above
Wage trend
The median wage for powerline technicians in Manitoba rose from $35.00 in 2018 to $47.00 in 2025 — 34% over 7 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 Manitoba
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlake | $28.85 | $48.60 | $55.00 |
| Parklands | $36.57 | $48.19 | $59.94 |
| South Central | $31.32 | $46.22 | $60.13 |
| Southwest | $19.80 | $46.00 | $49.62 |
| Southeast | $31.41 | $44.77 | $57.08 |
Other trades in Manitoba
- 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.