Electrician Hourly Rate

Updated: 23 May 2012

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	C$0	C$20	C$40	C$60
Hourly Rate	C$14.34 - C$34.84
Overtime	C$15.21 - C$59.06

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	C$0	C$50K	C$100K	C$150K
Bonus	C$0.00 - C$3,056
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	C$29,939 - C$80,050
Country: Canada \| Currency: CAD \| Updated: 23 May 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 250

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Job Listings for Electrician Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 16	Electrician	Sun Country Health Region	Weyburn, Saskatchewan
	SCHR is seeking an individual to join our maintenance team, assuming the Electrician title for the region. Job Description: Installs, repairs, tests and... Indeed
Jan 20	Electrician	MaxSys	Ottawa, Ontario
	Electrician. What we are looking for are those that have the following; Electrician that has both residential and commercial experience Has electrician licence... Indeed
Jan 23	Maintenance Electrician	I Level	Delta, British Columbia
	ideas. Maintenance Electrician A varied role for... with at least 5 years experience as a licensed electrician in an industrial maintenance setting, you have... Indeed
Jan 19	Electrician	The People Bank	Ottawa, Ontario
	Electrician Location Ottawa Regions Ottawa, ON Description The People Bank Ottawa Branch is currently recruiting an Electrician for a 12 month contract with... Indeed

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Companies and Industries for Electrician Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Electrical Contractor / Electrician	C$16.69 - C$37.55
Construction	C$17.52 - C$37.48
Residential Home Construction	C$16.72 - C$36.46
Electrical / Lighting / Wiring Products	C$16.03 - C$33.82
Manufacturing and Distribution	C$17.43 - C$36.63

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Key Statistics for Electrician Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 3%			Male 97%
Hourly Rate:	Not enough data			C$18.27 - C$30.56

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

43%

5-9 years

28%

10-19 years

16%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	Not enough data

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 55%		Dental: 51%
	Vision: 41%		None: 41%

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Career Path for Electrician Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Electrician

Salary Range

C$29,939 - C$80,050

	Apprentice Electrician C$23,741 - C$52,012
	Sales Associate C$18,568 - C$56,736
	Electrical Apprentice C$21,357 - C$46,944

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Electrician

Salary Range

C$29,939 - C$80,050

	Electrician Journeyman C$41,860 - C$85,589
	Electrician - Certified C$35,694 - C$83,153
	Maintenance Electrician C$43,760 - C$84,125

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Salary Map for Electrician Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City for Electrician Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Electrician Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City

Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Hourly Rates By City

1. Fort McMurray, Alberta

2. Calgary, Alberta

3. Kitchener, Ontario

4. Toronto, Ontario

5. Hamilton, Ontario

6. Edmonton, Alberta

7. Winnipeg, Manitoba

8. Vancouver, British Columbia

9. Ottawa, Ontario

10. Halifax, Nova Scotia

Electrician Job Description

People with the job title Electrician typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Helpers--Electricians

Help electricians by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

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