What a fire sprinkler technician earns depends as much on where they work as on how long they have done it. Commercial and institutional construction, whether certification is compulsory, and the local cost of living all push the range. 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 72301 (Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers), updated November 19, 2025.
| Province | Hourly low to high |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | $26.00 to $59.98 |
| Alberta | $26.94 to $56.77 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.00 to $54.29 |
| Manitoba | $23.20 to $53.00 |
| Ontario | $28.00 to $56.88 |
| Quebec | $26.87 to $47.40 |
| New Brunswick | $29.84 to $53.17 |
| Nova Scotia | $27.50 to $60.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $28.26 to $53.00 |
Prince Edward Island is not shown because Job Bank does not publish a wage band for this occupation there.
What drives the spread
- Commercial and institutional construction sets demand for new systems and the higher paid layout work
- The installed base of buildings under code-mandated inspection and testing keeps service volume steady
- Compulsory certification in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Manitoba lifts the floor for qualified technicians
- Cost of living lifts the floor in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Greater Toronto Area
Reading the ranges
These bands cover NOC 72301, the skilled pipe-trade group that includes sprinkler system installers. Apprentices sit toward the floor while they train, and certified technicians with inspection, dry-system, and fire-pump experience sit toward the ceiling, especially where emergency and on call work is part of the role.
Sources: Job Bank Canada provincial wage data (NOC 72301, updated November 19, 2025) and Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
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