What a network cabling technician earns depends on certification, data and fibre experience, and where they work. Because NOC 72204 spans entry-level installers to certified structured-cabling and fibre technicians, the band is wide, and BICSI and fibre certification and data-centre work lift the top end. The table below shows the official Job Bank wage band by province for 2026.
These are hourly low-to-high bands from Job Bank Canada, classified under NOC 72204 (Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers), updated November 19, 2025. The national median is $36.00 per hour.
| Province | Hourly low to high |
|---|---|
| Alberta | $23.00 to $55.00 |
| British Columbia | $27.97 to $45.41 |
| Quebec | $24.13 to $44.44 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 to $43.59 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 to $43.51 |
| Manitoba | $22.50 to $41.67 |
| Saskatchewan | $22.00 to $40.90 |
| Ontario | $23.00 to $38.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.41 to $37.88 |
Prince Edward Island and the three territories are not shown because Job Bank does not publish a band for this trade there.
What drives the spread
- BICSI and fibre-optic (CFOT) certification, which lift the floor and the ceiling
- Data-centre, structured-cabling, and network-infrastructure work, which pays more than general cable pulling
- The data-centre and broadband buildout, which pushes demand and pay in the larger provinces
- Cost of living and project scale, which lift pay in Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec
Reading the ranges
These bands cover NOC 72204, which spans entry-level installers to certified structured-cabling and fibre technicians. Newer installers sit near the floor. Certified technicians with data-centre and fibre experience sit toward the ceiling.
Sources: Job Bank Canada provincial wage data (NOC 72204, updated November 19, 2025) and Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
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