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What Are The Wages And Benefits?

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In British Columbia, the median annual salary for construction trades helpers / labourers is approximately $41,712. Your wages are affected by location, employer, and the amount of work you can find each year.

In BC’s regions, construction trades helpers / labourers can expect to make:

low, median, and high hourly wages in BC regions


Table from Job Bank Wage Report

Some construction labourers belong to a union. This means that your wage rates and benefits are negotiated on your behalf by union representatives. Unionized workers may also have access to benefits, such as life and health insurance, and paid sick leave.

Sources: WorkBC & Career Cruising