What a drywall finisher earns depends on finishing skill, the systems they run, and where they work. Because NOC 73102 spans apprentices to experienced journeyperson-level finishers, plasterers, and lathers, the band is wide, and level-5 and ceiling-systems skill lifts 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 73102 (Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers), updated November 19, 2025. The national median is $33.00 per hour.
| Province | Hourly low to high |
|---|---|
| Ontario | $24.00 to $48.73 |
| Quebec | $25.00 to $43.34 |
| British Columbia | $22.00 to $39.84 |
| Alberta | $20.00 to $37.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $18.88 to $35.13 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.00 to $35.00 |
| New Brunswick | $21.00 to $34.28 |
| Manitoba | $19.00 to $34.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.00 to $33.00 |
Prince Edward Island and the three territories are not shown because Job Bank does not publish a wage band for this trade there.
What drives the spread
- Level-5 finish quality and clean, efficient taping
- Suspended and coffered ceilings, metal stud framing, and interior-systems work
- The apprenticeship path and journeyperson-level experience
- Cost of living and construction volume, which lift pay in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia
Reading the ranges
These bands cover NOC 73102, the plasterer, drywall, and lather group. Apprentices sit near the floor. Experienced finishers with level-5 and ceiling-systems skill sit toward the ceiling.
Sources: Job Bank Canada provincial wage data (NOC 73102, updated November 19, 2025) and Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
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