Trappers and hunterssalary
Official wage statistics for trappers and hunters in Canada, published by Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank — Wages by occupation (ESDC)), reference period 2025 edition (underlying reference periods 2021–2024).
Wage distribution
| Percentile | Hourly | Annualized |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentileentry / lowest decile | CA$16 | CA$33,530 |
| Median (50th)typical worker | CA$23 | CA$48,318 |
| 90th percentiletop decile | CA$36 | CA$74,568 |
Salary by province or territory
Trappers and hunters wages vary widely by province or territory. Official Employment and Social Development Canada estimates, 2025 edition (underlying reference periods 2021–2024), sorted by median. Hourly figures annualized at 2,080 hours. Suppressed areas omitted.
| Province or territory | Median (annual) | P10–P90 / low–high |
|---|---|---|
| MBManitoba | CA$61,568 | CA$50,107 – CA$75,587 |
| BCBritish Columbia | CA$52,458 | CA$39,894 – CA$57,782 |
| QCQuebec | CA$46,446 | CA$37,877 – CA$57,595 |
| ONOntario | CA$43,597 | CA$37,170 – CA$59,322 |
Frequently asked
The median trappers and hunters in Canada earns CA$48,318 per year (reference period 2025 edition (underlying reference periods 2021–2024)). Earnings typically range from CA$33,530 (10th percentile or low) to CA$74,568 (90th percentile or high). These are official statistics published by Employment and Social Development Canada.
Directly from Employment and Social Development Canada — Job Bank — Wages by occupation (ESDC) (NOC 2021 code 85104). FedSalary republishes official statistics only; no self-reported or crowdsourced figures. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
Approximately USD 35,755 · EUR 32,505 · GBP 28,154 per year (mid-market snapshot 2026-05-02). The authoritative native figure is CA$48,318. FX conversion is informational only.