Wages Heavy Equipment Operator in Canada
Find out last year’s wages for the job of "heavy equipment operator" at the following location: Canada. The wages are shown at the regional, provincial, territorial, and national levels.
Prevailing wages in Canada
These wages were updated on November 19, 2025.
| Community/Area | Low ($/hour) | Median ($/hour) | High ($/hour) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 24.00 | 32.50 | 45.00 | |
| Alberta | 26.00 | 34.30 | 45.00 | |
| British Columbia | 27.00 | 35.75 | 46.00 | |
| Manitoba | 22.00 | 28.92 | 38.00 | |
| New Brunswick | 20.00 | 25.00 | 34.50 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 22.00 | 30.00 | 38.00 | |
| Northwest Territories | 26.80 | 43.73 | 64.01 | |
| Nova Scotia | 18.00 | 25.00 | 35.50 | |
| Nunavut | 21.87 | 38.08 | 51.49 | |
| Ontario | 23.63 | 32.00 | 47.70 | |
| Prince Edward Island | 18.25 | 24.00 | 35.00 | |
| Quebec | 24.00 | 36.00 | 43.40 | |
| Saskatchewan | 24.00 | 30.00 | 44.00 | |
| Yukon Territory | 32.65 | 39.00 | 42.00 |
Benefits
Here’s the percentage of workers in this occupation (NOC 73400) who receive at least one type of non-wage benefit, at both the national and provincial levels:
- Canada: 85.8%
Benefits are the advantages offered by employers in addition to wages and salaries. These can include, but are not limited to:
- Employer-sponsored pension plans
- Dental, medical, and life insurance plans
- Leave entitlements, such as maternity, parental or caregiver leave
- Sick days and vacation days
- Payroll taxes, such as employer contributions to the Employment Insurance program and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Quebec Pension Plan (QPP)
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