- Median wage
- $30.00 an hour Alberta
- Compared with Canada
- 11.8% lower $4.00 below the Canadian median of $34.00
- Job outlook
- Moderate 3 of 5, 2025-2027
- Job postings
- 92 on Job Bank in September 2026
Wages in Alberta
| Wage | Alberta | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Low | $20.00 | $21.00 |
| Lower quartile | $23.00 | $25.00 |
| Median | $30.00 | $34.00 |
| Upper quartile | $40.00 | $41.38 |
| High | $43.00 | $46.00 |
| Average | $31.91 | $33.95 |
Job outlook
Moderate (3 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Alberta.
Employment growth will lead to new positions, while not many positions will become available due to retirements. Outlook data
92 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) | $20.00 | $30.00 | $43.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Wood Buffalo – Cold Lake | $18.00 | $37.00 | $50.00 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Lethbridge – Medicine Hat | $25.00 | $32.00 | $48.29 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Athabasca – Grande Prairie – Peace River | $20.00 | $30.00 | $43.00 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Banff – Jasper – Rocky Mountain House | $20.00 | $30.00 | $43.00 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Calgary | $19.62 | $30.00 | $43.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Edmonton | $22.80 | $30.00 | $44.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Camrose – Drumheller | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Red Deer | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Moderate (3 of 5) |
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