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Drywaller salary in Canada
NOC 73102 · Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
Median drywaller pay in Canada is $33/hr, with most earning between $23/hr and $43.75/hr. Job Bank wage estimates for every province, with take-home pay at the median.
Median wage
$33/hr
per hour
Figure: Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024.
Low
$23/hr
per hour
High
$43.75/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$68,640
median × 2,080 hours
Pay by occupation
Drywaller 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $25/hr | $38/hr | $43.34/hr | $79,040 |
| Ontario | $24/hr | $35.48/hr | $48.73/hr | $73,798 |
| British Columbia | $22/hr | $30/hr | $39.84/hr | $62,400 |
| Alberta | $20/hr | $28.65/hr | $37/hr | $59,592 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.88/hr | $28/hr | $35.13/hr | $58,240 |
| New Brunswick | $21/hr | $28/hr | $34.28/hr | $58,240 |
| Manitoba | $19/hr | $26.52/hr | $34/hr | $55,162 |
| Saskatchewan | $20/hr | $26.50/hr | $35/hr | $55,120 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20/hr | $25/hr | $33/hr | $52,000 |
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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