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Quick answer: Electricians (NOC 72200) earn a median of C$35.00 an hour in Canada, according to Job Bank, with a published range of C$20.00 to C$48.00. The trade is compulsory in all ten provinces, so electrical work there must be done by certified journeypersons or registered apprentices. A Red Seal endorsement also shows employers in other provinces that you meet the national standard.
Electrician wages by province
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$20.00 | C$35.00 | C$48.00 |
| Alberta | C$21.50 | C$38.00 | C$46.00 |
| British Columbia | C$20.00 | C$34.00 | C$47.49 |
| Ontario | C$20.00 | C$34.00 | C$50.50 |
| Quebec | C$22.40 | C$41.30 | C$44.79 |
| Saskatchewan | C$19.00 | C$37.50 | C$48.00 |
Hourly wages, reference period 2023 to 2024, updated by Job Bank on November 19, 2025 (Job Bank).
How to find Red Seal electrician jobs
- Search Job Bank for NOC 72200 postings in your target province.
- Check whether the job needs a provincial certificate, a Red Seal endorsement, or both.
- If you are still an apprentice, look for employers who register apprentices, since the ratio rules require a journeyperson for each apprentice.
- Keep your certificate and endorsement copies ready for applications.
Practice for the Red Seal electrician exam
This page covers the route into the trade. For the exam itself, our main page is the Canada electrician exam guide: the Red Seal Construction Electrician exam format, the Quebec CCQ route, the wiring code and the official links in one place.
Try the free Canada electrician practice test in your browser. The questions are original and follow the Red Seal Construction Electrician exam breakdown and the Canadian Electrical Code; Quebec’s CCQ exam is not covered yet. The one-time Canada exam pack unlocks every Canada question and a printable PDF version, with no subscription.
FAQ
How much does a Red Seal electrician make in Canada?
Job Bank lists a national median of C$35.00 an hour for electricians. Job Bank does not split the figure by Red Seal status.
Can I work as an electrician without certification in Canada?
In the ten provinces the trade is compulsory, so you must be a certified journeyperson or a registered apprentice.
Does the Red Seal help if I move provinces?
It is the interprovincial standard: all provinces and territories use the Red Seal exam to issue the endorsement, and the Ellis Chart lists all thirteen as offering it for this trade.
Sources
- Job Bank: Electrician wages in Canada, NOC 72200
- Ellis Chart: Construction Electrician
- Red Seal: Construction Electrician
Page updated: 2026-09-30. Figures were read from the linked official pages on 2026-09-30.
About the author: Tsai, creator of Tsai Electro, moved from an office job into electrical and MEP field work in Taiwan and holds Taiwanese indoor wiring and water piping technician certificates. Tsai has not completed a Canadian apprenticeship or held a Canadian certificate, so every Canadian rule on this page links to its official source.
