How much do earthmoving and related plant operators earn in Canada
CA$67,600a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,633 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,341
- Equals
- $48,060
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What earthmoving and related plant operators earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$49,920Median: CA$67,600Highest 10%: CA$93,600
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $80,620 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,850 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,050 |
| 11. United Kingdom | $50,680 |
| 12. Canada | $48,060 |
| 13. Finland estimate | $47,720 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $448 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Farm equipment operatorCA$65,170
- Crane operatorsCA$66,260
- Train driverCA$97,510
- SignalmanCA$75,400
- Taxi driverCA$48,340
- Bus driverCA$48,880
- Truck driverCA$54,950
- Ships’ deck crews and related workersCA$58,050
Frequently asked questions
How much do earthmoving and related plant operators earn a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,633 a month, CA$67,600 a year.
Which country pays earthmoving and related plant operators the most?
Australia, with a median of $64,370 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do earthmoving and related plant operators earn more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $59,120 a year against $48,060 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate