Welder Wages in Alberta
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$38.00
Low (10th pct)
$25.00
High (90th pct)
$52.18
Vs. national
27% above
Wage trend
The median wage for welders in Alberta rose from $33.79 in 2017 to $38.00 in 2025 — 12% 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 Alberta
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Buffalo--Cold Lake | $30.00 | $45.00 | $72.00 |
| Banff--Jasper--Rocky Mountain House | $27.00 | $40.00 | $48.00 |
| Athabasca--Grande Prairie--Peace River | $27.00 | $40.00 | $48.00 |
| Edmonton | $28.00 | $39.90 | $54.00 |
| Calgary | $26.16 | $37.72 | $54.27 |
| Red Deer | $24.83 | $36.96 | $55.38 |
| Camrose--Drumheller | $25.00 | $35.00 | $52.18 |
| Lethbridge--Medicine Hat | $18.00 | $32.00 | $40.00 |
Other trades in Alberta
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Carpenters
- 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: Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106). Source: Labour Force Survey.