Electrical Contractor Median Hourly Rate By Employer Type

Survey Says

 

July 9, 2018

Employer types vary greatly in Canada. However, the “other” category (dominated by corporations, governmental, institutional…) has the highest median hourly rate, followed closely by contract and self-employed workers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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