1. Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
Median hourly wage: $42
With the median hourly wage of $42, contractors and supervisors in pipefitting trade ranks as first among 11 highest paying blue collar jobs in Canada. These workers either run their own business or supervise the work of plumbers, steamfitters, pipefitters, sprinkler system installers, etc. The group earns the most in Alberta, where the median hourly wage is $49, while the lowest paying province for the occupation is Quebec, with the median wage of $37.5 per hour. According to Canadian Business, although the occupation experienced 13 percent employment growth, there won’t be much need for these workers in the future.
While educational requirements for the profession are minimal and include only high-school diploma, several years of experience in the relevant sector is compulsory before one can become pipefitting trade constructor or supervisor.
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