Electrician salary in Canada

The average salary for an Electrician is $38.62 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 4.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Electrician salaries typically range between a low of $28.94 and a high of $51.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Electrician include Wood Buffalo, AB at $50.49 per hour, Prince George, BC at $42.01 per hour and Aurora, ON at $41.47 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Electrician include Reliance Offshore (US$198,900 per year) and Vancouver Community College (US$190,632 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Electrician salary compares to related positions:

• Apprentice Electrician: Average $28.20 per hour
• Senior Electrician: Average $41.75 per hour
• Journeyperson Electrician: Average $79,071 per year
• Junior Electrician: Average $25.72 per hour
• Master Electrician: Average $42.70 per hour