What a fire alarm technician earns depends as much on where they work as on how long they have done it. Commercial and institutional construction, the local cost of living, and the volume of buildings under recurring inspection 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 22311 (Electronic service technicians), updated November 19, 2025.
| Province | Hourly low to high |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | $19.60 to $43.00 |
| Alberta | $17.00 to $47.19 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.88 to $42.00 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 to $39.42 |
| Ontario | $18.75 to $40.00 |
| Quebec | $18.00 to $36.00 |
| New Brunswick | $21.19 to $37.02 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.62 to $44.20 |
| Prince Edward Island | $18.37 to $40.69 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.35 to $41.03 |
What drives the spread
- Commercial and institutional construction sets demand for the higher paid systems work
- The installed base of buildings under code-mandated inspection and testing keeps service volume steady
- Cost of living lifts the floor in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Greater Toronto Area
- Distance and travel time in rural service areas can add a premium for technicians willing to cover them
Reading the ranges
These bands cover NOC 22311, the broader electronic-service-technician group, so they are wider than fire alarm alone. Fire-alarm-specific roles typically sit toward the upper portion of each provincial band, given the certification and life-safety skill the work demands. Helpers sit below the floor while they train, and senior commercial and integration technicians sit toward the ceiling, especially where emergency and on call work is part of the role.
Sources: Job Bank Canada provincial wage data (NOC 22311, updated November 19, 2025) and Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
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