Wages for Opticians

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Occupation

optician (NOC 32100)

Location

All regions across Canada

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These wages were updated on December 3, 2024.

Hourly wages by community/area
Community/Area	Low ($/hour)	Median ($/hour)	High ($/hour)	Note
Canada	17.00	27.00	39.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador	20.00	25.50	35.58	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Avalon Peninsula Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Prince Edward Island	22.94	25.00	25.50	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nova Scotia	20.00	25.50	35.58	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Annapolis Valley Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Cape Breton Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Halifax Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Shore Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Southern Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
New Brunswick	20.00	25.50	35.58	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Campbellton–Miramichi Region	21.78	25.51	30.05	Note Note Reference period: 2023 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Edmundston–Woodstock Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Fredericton–Oromocto	20.43	24.91	29.40	Note Note Reference period: 2023 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Moncton–Richibucto Region	19.70	25.46	29.88	Note Note Reference period: 2023 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Saint John–St. Stephen Region	20.23	26.05	30.74	Note Note Reference period: 2023 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Quebec	17.00	30.00	38.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Capitale-Nationale Region	17.00	30.00	38.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Centre-du-Québec Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Chaudière-Appalaches Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Côte-Nord Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Estrie Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Lanaudière Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Laurentides Region	17.00	30.00	38.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Laval Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Mauricie Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Montréal Region	17.00	30.00	38.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Montérégie Region	17.00	30.00	38.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nord-du-Québec Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Outaouais Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Ontario	17.20	24.03	36.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Kingston–Pembroke Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region	17.20	24.03	36.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
London Region	17.20	24.03	36.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Northeast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Northwest Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Ottawa Region	17.20	24.03	36.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Toronto Region	17.20	24.04	35.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Windsor-Sarnia Region	17.20	24.03	36.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Manitoba	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Interlake Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Central Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Parklands Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
South Central Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Southeast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Southwest Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Winnipeg Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Saskatchewan	N/A	28.22	N/A	Note Note Reference period: 2021 Source: 2021 Census – Statistics Canada
Northern Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Prince Albert Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Regina–Moose Mountain Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Saskatoon–Biggar Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Yorkton–Melville Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Alberta	17.36	28.00	39.40	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Calgary Region	17.36	28.00	39.40	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Camrose–Drumheller Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Edmonton Region	17.36	28.00	39.40	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region	17.36	28.00	39.40	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Red Deer Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
British Columbia	21.00	27.00	32.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Cariboo Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Kootenay Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region	22.00	30.00	32.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nechako Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Coast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Northeast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Thompson–Okanagan Region	21.00	27.00	32.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Vancouver Island and Coast Region	21.00	27.00	32.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Yukon Territory	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

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Date modified:: 2025-03-18