Salaries
Power Engineers and Power Systems Operators Salary in Vancouver Island and Coast, British Columbia
- Median wage
- $41.68 an hour Vancouver Island and Coast
- Compared with British Columbia
- 1.7% higher $0.68 above the British Columbia median of $41.00
- Compared with Canada
- 15.3% lower $7.55 below the Canadian median of $49.23
- Job outlook
- Moderate 3 of 5, 2025-2027
Wages in Vancouver Island and Coast
| Wage | Vancouver Island and Coast | British Columbia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | $29.84 | $35.00 | $30.00 |
| Lower quartile | Not stated | $36.92 | $37.50 |
| Median | $41.68 | $41.00 | $49.23 |
| Upper quartile | Not stated | $54.52 | $63.00 |
| High | $62.10 | $66.87 | $75.55 |
| Average | Not stated | $48.36 | $51.08 |
Job outlook
Moderate (3 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Vancouver Island and Coast.
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 British Columbia
| Region | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Coast | $32.82 | $45.65 | $69.62 | Undetermined |
| Cariboo | $19.00 | $43.79 | $66.87 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Kootenay | $30.85 | $42.10 | $62.84 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $29.84 | $41.68 | $62.10 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Thompson – Okanagan | $29.37 | $41.21 | $63.35 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Lower Mainland | $34.00 | $40.00 | $63.00 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Northeast | $37.33 | $40.00 | $62.25 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Nechako | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Undetermined |
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