Average Public Works Laborer Hourly Pay in Canada

C$19.74
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
10%
CA$12.37
MEDIAN
CA$19.74
90%
CA$29.51

The average hourly pay for a Public Works Laborer is C$19.74 in 2025

Hourly Rate
C$12 - C$30
Total Pay
C$28k - C$61k
Is Average Public Works Laborer Hourly Pay in Canada your job title? Find out what you should be paid
Use our tool to get a personalized report on your market worth.What's this?
United States (change)
How it works:
1
Enter city & years of experience
2
Add pay factors like skills & education
3
Find your market worth with a report tailored to you
EXPLORE BY:

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Public Works Laborers?

What Do Public Works Laborers Do?

Public Works Laborer Tasks
  • Maintain and repair public property like dams, roads, sewer systems and traffic lights.
  • Communicate with the public and ensure safety.
  • Drive to work sites, set up for work, and clean up after work is complete.
  • Install and improve public projects, including adding ramps, planting trees, adding signs or painting.
Find your market worth – how it works:

How do Public Works Laborers Rate Their Jobs?

Not enough data
(1)
6Reviews
We need at least 5 ratings before we can calculate a satisfaction score. Are you a Public Works Laborer? Take our survey to help us meet this goal.

FAQs About Public Works Laborers

What is the highest pay for Public Works Laborers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Public Works Laborer is CA$29.51 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Public Works Laborers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Public Works Laborer is CA$12.37 / hour

How can Public Works Laborers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Public Works Laborer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Public Works Laborer that oversees more junior Public Works Laborers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.