- Median wage
- $42.27 an hour Alberta
- Compared with Canada
- 5.7% higher $2.27 above the Canadian median of $40.00
- Job outlook
- Moderate 3 of 5, 2025-2027
- Job postings
- 1 on Job Bank in September 2026
Wages in Alberta
| Wage | Alberta | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Low | $28.20 | $26.44 |
| Lower quartile | Not stated | $31.00 |
| Median | $42.27 | $40.00 |
| Upper quartile | Not stated | $52.00 |
| High | $55.94 | $59.62 |
| Average | Not stated | $41.57 |
Job outlook
Moderate (3 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Alberta.
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements. Outlook data
1 job postings on Job Bank in September 2026.
Licence needed in Alberta?
Licence required Yes. A licence, registration or certificate is required to work in this occupation in Alberta.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 2
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of 2 or more years is usually required.
By region in Alberta
| Region | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta (all regions) | $28.20 | $42.27 | $55.94 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Red Deer | $36.11 | $46.91 | $62.16 | Undetermined |
| Banff – Jasper – Rocky Mountain House | $32.36 | $45.93 | $59.44 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Wood Buffalo – Cold Lake | $30.82 | $45.36 | $56.89 | Undetermined |
| Edmonton | $30.01 | $42.92 | $54.56 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Calgary | $29.24 | $42.38 | $53.60 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Camrose – Drumheller | $28.28 | $41.89 | $52.34 | Undetermined |
| Lethbridge – Medicine Hat | $29.61 | $40.62 | $50.76 | Undetermined |
| Athabasca – Grande Prairie – Peace River | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Moderate (3 of 5) |
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