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Powerline Technician Wages in Ontario
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$45.00
Low (10th pct)
$29.70
High (90th pct)
$62.00
Vs. national
2% below
Wage trend
The median wage for powerline technicians in Ontario rose from $34.79 in 2017 to $45.00 in 2025 — 29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston--Pembroke | $33.53 | $50.38 | $63.71 |
| Ottawa | $33.93 | $50.11 | $63.81 |
| Northwest | $40.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 |
| Northeast | $25.00 | $45.45 | $52.62 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $29.70 | $45.00 | $62.00 |
| Toronto | $29.70 | $45.00 | $62.00 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $34.00 | $45.00 | $50.19 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $29.70 | $45.00 | $62.00 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $29.70 | $45.00 | $62.00 |
Other trades in Ontario
- 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.