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Steamfitter Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$42.05
Low (10th pct)
$26.00
High (90th pct)
$59.98
Vs. national
4% below
Wage trend
The median wage for steamfitters and pipefitters in British Columbia rose from $30.00 in 2017 to $42.05 in 2025 — 40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson--Okanagan | $27.32 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $26.24 | $44.72 | $60.17 |
| Kootenay | $25.00 | $44.00 | $59.51 |
| Lower Mainland | $25.00 | $38.51 | $57.55 |
| Northeast | $26.00 | $33.50 | $45.00 |
Other trades in British Columbia
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- 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: Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301). Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data.