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British Columbia charge-out rates
British Columbia charge-out rates cover coastal civil, Interior logging roads, and Metro Vancouver utility work. Access, ferry, and mountain haul change the iron more than the trade. Numbers below are CAD T&M charge-out ranges, not take-home pay.
Prices in CAD. Public T&M reference ranges, not wages or a quote.
British Columbia labor
| Trade | Low | Central | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boilermaker Pressure vessel and boiler work. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $120 CAD | $140 CAD | $160 CAD |
| Carpenter (Journeyman) Formwork, framing, finishing. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $90 CAD | $105 CAD | $120 CAD |
| Concrete Finisher Placing and finishing structural and flatwork concrete. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $90 CAD | $100 CAD | $115 CAD |
| Crane Operator (Journeyman) Mobile and tower crane operation. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $120 CAD | $140 CAD | $160 CAD |
| Electrician (Journeyman) Industrial and commercial electrical installation. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $110 CAD | $130 CAD | $145 CAD |
| General Laborer Site labor, flagging, general cleanup and support work. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $65 CAD | $80 CAD | $90 CAD |
| Heavy Equipment Operator Operator billed separately from bare equipment rate. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $100 CAD | $115 CAD | $130 CAD |
| HVAC / Refrigeration Mechanic HVAC installation and service. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $110 CAD | $130 CAD | $145 CAD |
| Instrumentation Technician Instrumentation and controls, industrial plants. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $125 CAD | $140 CAD | $160 CAD |
| Insulator (Mechanical) Mechanical insulation, industrial settings. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $100 CAD | $115 CAD | $130 CAD |
| Ironworker Structural steel erection, rebar placing. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $105 CAD | $120 CAD | $140 CAD |
| Millwright Mechanical equipment installation and alignment. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $115 CAD | $130 CAD | $150 CAD |
| Painter / Coatings (Industrial) Industrial coatings and blasting. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $95 CAD | $110 CAD | $125 CAD |
| Pipefitter / Steamfitter Process and utility piping, industrial settings. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $115 CAD | $130 CAD | $150 CAD |
| Plumber (Journeyman) Commercial and industrial plumbing. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $105 CAD | $120 CAD | $140 CAD |
| Project Manager Typically billed on T&M for owner-directed extras. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $155 CAD | $180 CAD | $200 CAD |
| Safety Officer (NCSO/CHST) Dedicated site safety supervision. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $100 CAD | $115 CAD | $130 CAD |
| Scaffolder Scaffold erection and dismantle. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $95 CAD | $110 CAD | $125 CAD |
| Skilled Laborer / Pipelayer Grade checking, pipe laying, trench work. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $75 CAD | $90 CAD | $100 CAD |
| Superintendent Site supervision above foreman level. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $150 CAD | $170 CAD | $190 CAD |
| Survey Crew (2-person, equipped) Two-person survey crew including instruments. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $175 CAD | $205 CAD | $235 CAD |
| Truck Driver (Class 1 / CDL-A) Driver billed separately from bare truck rate. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $80 CAD | $90 CAD | $105 CAD |
| Welder (B-Pressure) Pressure welding; rate typically excludes rig. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $130 CAD | $150 CAD | $175 CAD |
| Welder with Rig Truck B-pressure welder including welding rig truck. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $175 CAD | $200 CAD | $230 CAD |
| Working Foreman Trade foreman, typically working with tools. Labor charge-out · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $120 CAD | $140 CAD | $155 CAD |
British Columbia equipment
| Equipment | Low | Central | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Compressor - 185 CFM Daily bare rental, fuel extra. · 185 CFM Rental · CAD/day · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel excluded. | $100 CAD | $125 CAD | $150 CAD |
| Articulated Rock Truck - 40 Ton Bare rate; add operator. · 40 Ton Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $175 CAD | $200 CAD | $230 CAD |
| Backhoe - Loader/Backhoe Bare rate; add operator. · Loader/Backhoe Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $95 CAD | $110 CAD | $125 CAD |
| Boom Lift - 60 ft Bare rate. · 60 ft Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $75 CAD | $90 CAD | $110 CAD |
| Dozer - D6 Class Bare rate; add operator. · D6 Class Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $175 CAD | $200 CAD | $230 CAD |
| Dozer - D8 Class Bare rate; add operator. · D8 Class Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $245 CAD | $280 CAD | $315 CAD |
| Excavator - 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200) Bare rate; add operator. Tracked hydraulic excavator. · 20 Ton Class (e.g. 320/200) Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $165 CAD | $190 CAD | $215 CAD |
| Excavator - 30 Ton Class (e.g. 330/300) Bare rate; add operator. · 30 Ton Class (e.g. 330/300) Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $200 CAD | $230 CAD | $265 CAD |
| Excavator - 45 Ton Class Bare rate; add operator. Mass excavation class. · 45 Ton Class Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $260 CAD | $300 CAD | $340 CAD |
| Generator - 100 kW Daily bare rental, fuel extra. · 100 kW Rental · CAD/day · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel excluded. | $250 CAD | $300 CAD | $350 CAD |
| Hydrovac Truck (2-person crew) Operated rate - includes crew. Operated equipment · CAD/hr · Modeled benchmark · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $335 CAD | $380 CAD | $425 CAD |
| Light Tower Daily bare rental, fuel extra. Rental · CAD/day · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel excluded. | $125 CAD | $160 CAD | $190 CAD |
| Mini Excavator - 3-5 Ton Bare rate; add operator. · 3-5 Ton Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $75 CAD | $90 CAD | $110 CAD |
| Mobile Crane - 100 Ton (operated) Operated and maintained rate. · 100 Ton (operated) Operated equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $340 CAD | $390 CAD | $445 CAD |
| Mobile Crane - 60 Ton (operated) Operated and maintained rate. · 60 Ton (operated) Operated equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $265 CAD | $305 CAD | $345 CAD |
| Motor Grader - 140/14 Class Bare rate; add operator. · 140/14 Class Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $170 CAD | $195 CAD | $220 CAD |
| Motor Scraper - 621/623 Class Bare rate; add operator. · 621/623 Class Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $240 CAD | $275 CAD | $310 CAD |
| Packer - Padfoot/Smooth 84" Bare rate; add operator. · Padfoot/Smooth 84" Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $115 CAD | $135 CAD | $155 CAD |
| Picker / Boom Truck - 45 Ton (operated) Operated rate. · 45 Ton (operated) Operated equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $220 CAD | $260 CAD | $295 CAD |
| Scissor Lift - 26 ft Daily bare rental. · 26 ft Rental · CAD/day · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $190 CAD | $230 CAD | $275 CAD |
| Site Office Trailer Daily rate, delivery extra. Rental · CAD/day · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator not stated. Fuel not stated. | $45 CAD | $65 CAD | $85 CAD |
| Skid Steer Bare rate; add operator. Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $65 CAD | $80 CAD | $95 CAD |
| Tandem Gravel Truck (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Operated equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $130 CAD | $150 CAD | $170 CAD |
| Telehandler - 10k Class Bare rate; add operator. · 10k Class Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $90 CAD | $105 CAD | $120 CAD |
| Tractor & End Dump (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Operated equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $155 CAD | $180 CAD | $200 CAD |
| Tractor & Lowboy (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Equipment moves. Operated equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $180 CAD | $210 CAD | $245 CAD |
| Trencher - Ride-on Bare rate; add operator. · Ride-on Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $100 CAD | $120 CAD | $140 CAD |
| Water Truck (with driver) Operated rate - driver included. Operated equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator included. Fuel not stated. | $120 CAD | $140 CAD | $160 CAD |
| Wheel Loader - 3-4 yd Class Bare rate; add operator. · 3-4 yd Class Bare equipment · CAD/hr · Reference estimate · effective 2026-08 Operator excluded. Fuel not stated. | $145 CAD | $170 CAD | $190 CAD |
Use your agreed rates on every daily ticket.
These public ranges are a benchmark. SubTrack stores the rates you agreed with the client on a project rate sheet. Crews apply those rates to labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors on the daily ticket. The same figures carry into reporting and the billing documents you send.
British Columbia rates FAQ
What are construction charge-out rates in British Columbia?
British Columbia rows in this index are fully loaded T&M reference ranges for labor and equipment, in CAD, effective 2026-08. They are not wages and they are not a live market survey. British Columbia charge-out rates cover coastal civil, Interior logging roads, and Metro Vancouver utility work. Access, ferry, and mountain haul change the iron more than the trade. Numbers below are CAD T&M charge-out ranges, not take-home pay.
Are British Columbia rates wages or billable T&M?
Billable T&M reference ranges. Low, central, and high already include a public view of burden, overhead, and margin. They are not take-home pay, not a measured market median, and not a quote.
Can I put these British Columbia numbers on an invoice?
No. This is a public reference book. SubTrack rate sheets lock your crew numbers to the project so every LEM bills the rate the client signed.
Is this index union or open shop for British Columbia?
It is a blended public range, not a union package and not a PLA. Confirm against the agreement on the job, then store that number on the project rate sheet.
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