Construction and Extraction / Construction Trades Workers

Steeplejack

A steeplejack is a skilled tradesperson who climbs and works on tall structures such as church steeples, chimneys, towers, and industrial buildings to perform maintenance, repair, painting, or construction tasks. They use ropes, harnesses, scaffolding, and specialized tools to access and work at heights safely.

Average monthly gross

7,397 CAD

3 validated salaries

Median

5,020 CAD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,356 CAD - 11,388 CAD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Steeplejack

ISCO

7119

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

3 records
Clear

By seniority

Senior 1 validated salaries
5,020 CAD 5,020 CAD - 5,020 CAD
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
8,585 CAD 4,190 CAD - 12,980 CAD

Yearly trend

7,397 CAD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 4,190 CAD 1
Switzerland 12,980 CAD 1
United States 5,020 CAD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Loblaw 4,190 CAD 1
Sika 12,980 CAD 1
Walmart 5,020 CAD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Tower Climber High-Rise Maintenance Worker Industrial Rigger Chimney Sweep (specialized)

Skills

Hard skills

Rope access techniques Scaffolding erection Fall protection systems Structural inspection Welding and metalwork Painting and coating application Masonry repair Rigging and hoisting

Soft skills

Attention to detail Physical stamina Problem-solving Teamwork Risk assessment

Tools

Harnesses and lanyards Ropes and carabiners Scaffolding components Bosun chairs Power tools (drills, grinders) Welding equipment Safety helmets and gloves

Certifications

IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) certification OSHA fall protection training Confined space entry certification First aid and CPR

Employment context

Industries

Construction Building maintenance Industrial services Telecommunications Utilities

Company types

Construction contractors Facility management firms Industrial service providers Telecom tower companies

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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