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British Columbia welder rates
Welder charge-out here is B-pressure and welder-with-rig. The rig truck is a different line from the ticket. These are fully loaded T&M hours, not a shop wage. In British Columbia, the welder central reference is $150 CAD/hr (range $130 CAD to $175 CAD, as of 2026-08). That figure is a reference estimate for labor charge-out. Nearby-book checks: Alberta central reference $140 CAD/hr, and Washington central reference $140 USD/hr. These are public reference figures, not a quote. Bill the rate on the signed project sheet.
Prices in CAD. Public T&M reference ranges, not wages or a quote.
British Columbia welder
Central reference $150 CAD/hr (CAD), range $130 CAD to $175 CAD. Effective month 2026-08.
Labor charge-out in CAD/hr. Geographic scope: British Columbia.
Operator not stated. Fuel not stated.
Book effective month 2026-08. Stored source "reference". No separate review date is on file.
British Columbia is an original book row. It is a reference estimate, not a Texas-scaled model, and the book does not record an observed survey, sample size, or reviewer for this number.
This page lists 2 classes. The figure above is only Welder (B-Pressure), not a single price for every welder.
Illustration, not a quote: 8 hours at the central reference is 8 × $150 CAD = $1,200 CAD. Bill the signed project rate instead.
| Trade | Low | Central | High |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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.
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British Columbia welder FAQ
What is the welder rate in British Columbia?
British Columbia welder central reference is $150 CAD/hr (low $130 CAD, high $175 CAD, effective 2026-08). It is a reference estimate for labor charge-out. It is not a wage.
Does this British Columbia labor line include overtime?
The published range is a straight-time style labor charge-out. Overtime, shift, and standby rules belong on the project rate sheet.
Can I put this British Columbia welder number on an invoice?
No. This is a public reference figure. SubTrack rate sheets lock your welder class and premiums to the daily ticket so the field bills what the client signed.
How does British Columbia compare nearby?
Alberta central reference $140 CAD/hr. Washington central reference $140 USD/hr