Skilled Trades · Canada

Plumber Salary in Canada

The Canada median is $90,890 per year, with observed city pay up to Toronto at $68,384.

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Plumber pay in Canada: Toronto leads, Edmonton trails

The Canada national median for a plumber is $126,000 a year. Among 4 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $79,600 in Edmonton to $94,800 in Toronto (1.2×).

Plumbers install and repair piping, fixtures, and water systems. Common screening skills include Piping, Fixtures, Code, and Troubleshooting.

A modeled national band runs about $86,300–$174,500 around that midpoint. Express Entry points and provincial licensing can matter more than the cash order. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Canadian city.

Toronto sits -25% 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 plumber 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, Carpenter, Chef, and Welder.

How to use Plumber pay data in Canada

Start with the national median ($126,000), 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: $86,300 (10th) → $126,000 (median) → $174,500 (90th). Toronto’s observed median is $94,800, with a local band about $67,100–$134,000. If an offer is “at the Canada median” but the job is in Toronto, you may still be under local market.

National median
$90,890
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,574
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$68,384
Toronto, ON
Hourly (national)
$43.70
varies by city

Plumber 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$68,384
Ottawa, ON$63,551
Montreal, QC$58,862
Edmonton, AB$57,419

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make in Canada?
The national median is about $126,000 per year. Across 4 observed cities, pay ranges from about $79,600 to $94,800.
Which Canada city pays plumbers the most?
Toronto, ON leads observed metros at about $94,800 per year (-25% vs national).
Which Canada city pays plumbers the least?
Among observed cities, Edmonton, AB is on the lower end at about $79,600 per year.
How many Canada cities have plumber salary data?
4 metros list observed plumber percentiles in CAD on this site.
Is plumber in demand in Canada?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Canadian industry mix.