Powerline Technician Salary in Canada

$84,257
per year
per hour
$40.50
per hour
per year

Powerline Technician / Lineman - Average Salary

The average salary for a Powerline Technician is $84,257 per year ($40.50 per hour), which is $18,486 (+28%) higher than the average Canadian salary.
A Powerline Technician can expect an average starting salary of $51,511 per year. The highest salaries can exceed $107,305.
$51,511
Low
$84,257
Average
$107,305
High
$24.76
Low
$40.50
Average
$51.58
High

Powerline Technician Salary Range

Low
$51,511
Average
$84,257
Experienced
$92,670
High
$107,305
Low
$24.76
Average
$40.50
Experienced
$44.55
High
$51.58
Among Powerline Technicians (PLT's), Linemen or Lineworkers in Canada, Powerline Technician Apprentices or entry-level Power Linemen tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like journeypersons (Journeyman Lineman) enjoy the highest salaries.

Powerline Technician - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Journeyman Lineman$100K/year
+19% 
Powerline Technician Apprentice$55K/year
 -35%

Powerline Technician - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Powerline Technician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $30.69 per hour. A mid career Powerline Technician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $37.16 per hour, while an experienced Powerline Technician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $44.55 per hour. Powerline Technicians (PLT's), Linemen or Lineworkers with more than 20 years of experience earn $47.61 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Powerline Technician

Late Career▲ +18%
Experienced▲ +10%
Average Salary$40.50/hour
Mid Career▼ -8%
Entry Level▼ -24%

Gender Breakdown

Female
2%
Male
98%

Powerline Technician - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Powerline Technician jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Powerline Technician

How much does a Powerline Technician make in Canada?
A Powerline Technician in Canada earns an average of $84,257 gross per year, which is about $40.50 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Powerline Technician updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Powerline Technician in Canada?
The starting salary of a Powerline Technician in Canada is around $51,511 gross per year. Powerline Technician Apprentices or entry-level Power Linemen usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Powerline Technician in Canada?
The highest salary of a Powerline Technician in Canada can reach and exceed $107,305 gross per year. Journeypersons (Journeyman Lineman) usually have the highest salaries.
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