How much does a boiler operator make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$8,533 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$6,338
- Equals
- $72,800
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $94,610 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $91,370 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $90,430 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $73,610 |
| 7. Canada | $72,800 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $71,680 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $525 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- GlassmakerCA$47,840
- Slitter operatorCA$43,580
- MinersCA$77,480
- Rig drillerCA$79,000
- Stone fabricatorCA$54,080
- Metal casterCA$74,380
- Metal filerCA$51,190
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsCA$73,130
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boiler operator make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$8,533 a month, CA$102,400 a year.
How much does a boiler operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$62,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$157,100.
Which country pays a boiler operator the most?
United States, with a median of $78,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a boiler operator make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $78,620 a year against $72,800 in Canada, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a boiler operator or a glassmaker?
A boiler operator: CA$102,400 a year against CA$47,840 for a glassmaker, 2.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate