How much does an electric powerline worker make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$7,973 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$5,944
- Equals
- $68,020
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $101,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $99,270 |
| 3. Australia | $97,990 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $73,550 |
| 7. Canada | $68,020 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $67,880 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $179 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- ElectricianCA$72,800
- Car electricianCA$77,100
- Avionics mechanicCA$88,250
- Fire alarm technicianCA$70,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric powerline worker make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$7,973 a month, CA$95,680 a year.
How much does an electric powerline worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$59,070 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$129,000.
Which country pays an electric powerline worker the most?
Australia, with a median of $97,990 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electric powerline worker make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $90,680 a year against $68,020 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, an electric powerline worker or an electrician?
An electric powerline worker: CA$95,680 a year against CA$72,800 for an electrician, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate