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Powerline Technician Wages in Newfoundland and Labrador
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$44.00
Low (10th pct)
$23.50
High (90th pct)
$50.00
Full-time yearly
≈ $91,500
Vs. national
4% below
Wage trend
The median wage for powerline technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador rose from $33.00 in 2017 to $44.00 in 2025 — 33% 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 Newfoundland and Labrador
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Peninsula | $23.00 | $44.00 | $50.00 |
| West Coast--Northern Peninsula--Labrador | $23.50 | $44.00 | $50.00 |
| Notre Dame--Central Bonavista Bay | $23.50 | $44.00 | $50.00 |
Other trades in Newfoundland and Labrador
- 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
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: Electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203). Source: Labour Force Survey.