What a concrete finisher earns depends on certification, the finishing work they do, and where they work. Because NOC 73100 spans apprentices to certified journeyperson finishers, the band is wide, and Red Seal certification and decorative and precast experience 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 73100 (Concrete finishers), updated November 19, 2025. The national median is $34.00 per hour.
| Province | Hourly low to high |
|---|---|
| Ontario | $25.00 to $45.59 |
| British Columbia | $26.00 to $43.05 |
| Quebec | $28.00 to $43.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.00 to $42.00 |
| Alberta | $25.00 to $41.00 |
| Manitoba | $22.00 to $36.46 |
| Saskatchewan | $21.50 to $36.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.50 to $30.34 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 to $30.00 |
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
- Red Seal certification and journeyperson status, which lift the floor and the ceiling
- Compulsory certification in Quebec, which supports one of the highest bands in the country
- Decorative, precast, and high-rise finishing, which pays more than basic flatwork
- Cost of living and construction volume, which lift pay in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta
Reading the ranges
These bands cover NOC 73100, the concrete finishing trade. Apprentices sit near the floor. Certified journeyperson finishers with decorative and precast experience sit toward the ceiling.
Sources: Job Bank Canada provincial wage data (NOC 73100, updated November 19, 2025) and Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
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