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SSee what Canadians earn by province, city, and occupation, and how your salary stacks up./p>
According to Statistics Canada data, the average weekly earnings in Canada as of 2025 are approximately $1,240/week, translating to roughly $64,480/year. The median (middle) wage is approximately $56,000/year.
| Metric | Annual | Monthly | Hourly (40hr/week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average wage | $64,480 | $5,373 | $31.00 |
| Median wage | $56,000 | $4,667 | $26.92 |
| Minimum wage (national avg) | $33,800 | $2,817 | $16.25 |
| Province | Avg Annual Salary | Avg Hourly | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $75,600 | $36.35 | No provincial income tax; oil/energy industry |
| British Columbia | $67,200 | $32.31 | High cost of living offsets higher wages |
| Ontario | $66,400 | $31.92 | Highest total wages due to finance/tech sector |
| Saskatchewan | $62,000 | $29.81 | Resource sector; lower cost of living |
| Manitoba | $57,200 | $27.50 | Diverse economy; lower cost of living |
| Quebec | $56,500 | $27.16 | Lower wages but heavily subsidized services |
| Nova Scotia | $53,600 | $25.77 | Healthcare and government sector-heavy |
| New Brunswick | $51,500 | $24.76 | Lower wages; low cost of living |
| Newfoundland | $60,100 | $28.89 | Oil sector boosts average; higher unemployment |
| PEI | $49,200 | $23.65 | Tourism and agriculture economy |
| Occupation | Avg Annual Salary | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Software developer / engineer | $95,000–$140,000 | High demand |
| Nurse (RN) | $75,000–$95,000 | Very high demand |
| Physician / doctor | $220,000–$350,000+ | Chronic shortage |
| Electrician (journeyman) | $75,000–$100,000 | High demand |
| Plumber (journeyman) | $70,000–$95,000 | High demand |
| Accountant (CPA) | $65,000–$100,000 | Stable |
| Financial analyst | $70,000–$105,000 | Stable |
| Teacher (primary/secondary) | $55,000–$90,000 | Stable to growing |
| Police officer | $75,000–$105,000 | Stable |
| Civil engineer | $75,000–$110,000 | High demand (infrastructure) |
| Truck driver | $55,000–$85,000 | High demand |
| Retail sales associate | $30,000–$45,000 | Stable |
| Restaurant server | $28,000–$45,000 (incl. tips) | Stable |
| Data scientist | $90,000–$130,000 | Very high demand |
| Pharmacist | $95,000–$120,000 | High demand |