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Automotive mechanic salary in Canada
NOC 72410 · Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
Median automotive mechanic pay in Canada is $29.89/hr, with most earning between $19/hr and $43.27/hr. Job Bank wage estimates for every province, with take-home pay at the median.
Median wage
$29.89/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$19/hr
per hour
High
$43.27/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$62,171
median × 2,080 hours
Pay by occupation
Automotive mechanic salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Territories | $23/hr | $42/hr | $58/hr | $87,360 |
| Nunavut | $21.69/hr | $35.58/hr | $51.87/hr | $74,006 |
| Yukon | $22.46/hr | $35.02/hr | $45.17/hr | $72,842 |
| British Columbia | $20/hr | $35/hr | $49/hr | $72,800 |
| Ontario | $18.75/hr | $30/hr | $43.27/hr | $62,400 |
| Saskatchewan | $18/hr | $30/hr | $43.50/hr | $62,400 |
| Alberta | $19.84/hr | $30/hr | $47/hr | $62,400 |
| Quebec | $20/hr | $28/hr | $40/hr | $58,240 |
| Manitoba | $17/hr | $27.50/hr | $40/hr | $57,200 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $17.50/hr | $27/hr | $41/hr | $56,160 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.65/hr | $25.50/hr | $32/hr | $53,040 |
| Nova Scotia | $17/hr | $25/hr | $36.32/hr | $52,000 |
| New Brunswick | $16/hr | $24.75/hr | $33/hr | $51,480 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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