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Carpenter Salary in Canada

The Canada median is $77,184 per year, with observed city pay up to Toronto at $59,583.

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Carpenter pay in Canada: Toronto leads, Edmonton trails

The Canada national median for a carpenter is $107,000 a year. Among 4 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $67,900 in Edmonton to $82,600 in Toronto (1.2×).

Carpenters build and repair structures and fixtures from wood and other materials. Common screening skills include Framing, Finishing, Blueprints, and Tools.

A modeled national band runs about $73,300–$148,200 around that midpoint. Express Entry points and provincial licensing can matter more than the cash order. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +4% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Canadian city.

Toronto sits -23% vs the national median; Edmonton sits -37%. Relocating inside Canada for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Canada shows about 2.1% CPI in 2025. A carpenter raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby skilled trades titles on this site include Electrician, Plumber, Chef, and Welder.

How to use Carpenter pay data in Canada

Start with the national median ($107,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Canada hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: $73,300 (10th) → $107,000 (median) → $148,200 (90th). Toronto’s observed median is $82,600, with a local band about $58,400–$117,000. If an offer is “at the Canada median” but the job is in Toronto, you may still be under local market.

National median
$77,184
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,420
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$59,583
Toronto, ON
Hourly (national)
$37.11
varies by city

Carpenter salary by city in Canada

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Toronto, ON$59,583
Ottawa, ON$53,740
Montreal, QC$49,196
Edmonton, AB$48,979

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make in Canada?
The national median is about $107,000 per year. Across 4 observed cities, pay ranges from about $67,900 to $82,600.
Which Canada city pays carpenters the most?
Toronto, ON leads observed metros at about $82,600 per year (-23% vs national).
Which Canada city pays carpenters the least?
Among observed cities, Edmonton, AB is on the lower end at about $67,900 per year.
How many Canada cities have carpenter salary data?
4 metros list observed carpenter percentiles in CAD on this site.
Is carpenter in demand in Canada?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +4% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Canadian industry mix.