What a damage restoration technician earns depends as much on certification and experience as on where they work. The official band starts modest because the occupation is classified with construction labourers, but IICRC-certified technicians and those who handle mold and structural drying sit toward the top. 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 75110 (Construction trades helpers and labourers), updated November 19, 2025. The national median is $25.00 per hour.
| Province | Hourly low to high |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | $20.00 to $38.50 |
| Alberta | $19.00 to $35.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $17.00 to $31.00 |
| Manitoba | $17.50 to $31.25 |
| Ontario | $18.50 to $42.00 |
| Quebec | $20.00 to $37.80 |
| New Brunswick | $16.00 to $26.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.75 to $29.74 |
| Prince Edward Island | $17.00 to $29.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.35 to $39.45 |
What drives the spread
- IICRC certification and mold or structural-drying skills, which lift a technician toward the top of the band
- Emergency and on call work, where overtime concentrates because restoration runs 24/7
- Major catastrophe and storm seasons, which pull pay up where demand spikes
- Cost of living, which lifts the floor in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Greater Toronto Area
Reading the ranges
These bands cover NOC 75110, an entry-accessible occupation. New technicians start near the floor and on the job training, while certified technicians with water, fire, and mold experience sit toward the ceiling, especially where emergency response is part of the role.
Sources: Job Bank Canada provincial wage data (NOC 75110, updated November 19, 2025) and Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
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