What a commercial kitchen equipment technician earns depends as much on certification and refrigeration skill as on where they work. Because the skilled core is the refrigeration trade, the band sits higher than general appliance repair, and compulsory certification lifts the floor where it applies. The table below shows the official Job Bank wage band by province for 2026.
These are hourly low-to-high bands from Job Bank Canada, classified under NOC 72402 (Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics), updated November 19, 2025. The national median is $37.50 per hour.
| Province | Hourly low to high |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | $24.23 to $62.00 |
| Alberta | $25.00 to $54.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $28.50 to $59.00 |
| Manitoba | $18.00 to $45.00 |
| Ontario | $21.00 to $58.00 |
| Quebec | $22.40 to $46.08 |
| New Brunswick | $20.50 to $45.63 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.70 to $53.85 |
| Prince Edward Island | $21.02 to $34.02 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.00 to $46.00 |
The territories are not shown because Job Bank does not publish a wage band for this occupation in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Yukon.
What drives the spread
- Refrigeration trade certification and compulsory-cert provinces, which lift the floor for qualified technicians
- Commercial refrigeration and gas cooking experience, which pushes the upper end
- Cost of living and construction, which lift pay in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan
- Emergency and on call foodservice work, where overtime concentrates
Reading the ranges
These bands cover NOC 72402, the refrigeration and air conditioning trade. Newer technicians sit near the floor while they train and certify, and certified technicians with commercial refrigeration, gas cooking, and CFESA credentials sit toward the ceiling, especially where emergency response is part of the role.
Sources: Job Bank Canada provincial wage data (NOC 72402, updated November 19, 2025) and Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
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