How median wages changed in each province, 2000–2025 - Inspurious

In 2000, the median hourly wage for full-time employees ranged from $11.83 in Prince Edward Island to $18.03 in British Columbia. By 2025, wages had roughly doubled across the board — from $28.17 in Prince Edward Island to $35.23 in British Columbia.

But how much of that growth reflects rising purchasing power, and how much is simply inflation? After adjusting for inflation (constant 2025 dollars), real wage growth ranged from 13.5% in British Columbia to 38.3% in Prince Edward Island. 👇