25 High-Paying Diploma Programs In Canada. The official data from Job Bank Canada shows the courses listed below are the high paying diploma programs.
The top one has a median wage of $128,310.
Below is the list of 25 high-paying diploma programs sorted from low to high median earnings.
25. Architecture and Related Services, Other
- Median earnings: $52,528.00
- Overall Earning Range: $42,298.00 – $66,481.00
- Employment rate: >91%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Architectural technologists and technicians (NOC 2251)
- Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 2253)
24. Construction Trades, General
- Median earnings: $52,676.00
- Overall Earning Range: $33,684.00 – $71,362.00
- Employment rate: >85%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Construction trades helpers and labourers
- Construction managers
23. Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Median earnings: $53,177.00
- Overall Earning Range: $38,002.00 – $80,156.00
- Employment rate: >82%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Quality Control Technician – Chemical Processing in Canada
- Medical Laboratory Technical Assistant
22. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Median earnings: $53,926.00
- Overall Earning Range: $40,552.00 – $69,004.00
- Employment rate: >84%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- Computer network technicians
21. Nursing
- Median earnings: $54,674.00
- Overall Earning Range: $41,722.00 – $65,457.00
- Employment rate: >87%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- Licensed practical nurses
20. Computer Science
- Median earnings: $54,829.00
- Overall Earning Range: $43,958.00 – $70,680.00
- Employment rate: >88%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Computer programmers and interactive media developers
- Computer network technicians
19. Natural Resources and Conservation
- Median earnings: $54,925.00
- Overall Earning Range: $41,616.00 – $70,842.00
- Employment rate: >82%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Conservation and fishery officers
- Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers
18. Mechanics and Repairers
- Median earnings: $55,159.00
- Overall Earning Range: $40,631.00 – $69,129.00
- Employment rate: >91%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
17. Forestry
- Median earnings: $55,881.00
- Overall Earning Range: $46,451.00 – $72,802.00
- Employment rate: >86%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Forestry technologists and technicians
- Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists
16. Building/Construction Finishing, Management and Inspection
- Median earnings: $56,072.00
- Overall Earning Range: $40,403.00 – $69,932.00
- Employment rate: >87%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Janitors, caretakers and building superintendents
- Construction estimators
15. Air Transportation
- Median earnings: $56,471.00
- Overall Earning Range: $41,874.00 – $71,453.00
- Employment rate: >91%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors
- Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
14. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
- Median earnings: $57,045.00
- Overall Earning Range: $41,795.00 – $75,851.00
- Employment rate: >89%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
13. Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
- Median earnings: $58,104.00
- Overall Earning Range: $42,695.00 – $73,431.00
- Employment rate: >91%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
12. Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Median earnings: $58,336.00
- Overall Earning Range: $42,998.00 – $75,169.00
- Employment rate: >87%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Computer network technicians
- Information systems analysts and consultants
11. Security and Protective Services
- Median earnings: $58,577.00
- Overall Earning Range: $40,470.00 – $81,989.00
- Employment rate: >91%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Police officers (except commissioned)
- Security guards and related security service occupations
10. Precision Metal Working
- Median earnings: $58,691.00
- Overall Earning Range: $43,889.00 – $76,854.00
- Employment rate: >86%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Welders and related machine operators
- Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
9. Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Median earnings: $61,725.00
- Overall Earning Range: $48,225.00 – $78,056.00
- Employment rate: >86%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Drafting technologists and technicians
- Land surveyors
8. Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Median earnings: $63,742.00
- Overall Earning Range: $50,283.00 – $80,472.00
- Employment rate: >89%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Civil engineering technologists and technicians
- Construction Managers
7. Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians
- Median earnings: $64,382.00
- Overall Earning Range: $47,417.00 – $87,394.00
- Employment rate: >83%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Water and waste treatment plant operators
- Geological and mineral technologists and technicians
6. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
- Median earnings: $64,910.00
- Overall Earning Range: $49,099.00 – $88,234.00
- Employment rate: >89%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- Drafting technologists and technicians
5. Ground Transportation
- Median earnings: $66,950.00
- Overall Earning Range: $51,407.00 – $95,941.00
- Employment rate: >81%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
- Transport truck drivers
4. Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Median earnings: $68,748.00
- Overall Earning Range: $50,182.00 – $93,612.00
- Employment rate: >90%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
- Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
3. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention and Treatment Professions
- Median earnings: $69,163.00
- Overall Earning Range: $52,177.00 – $91,174.00
- Employment rate: >92%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Paramedical occupations
- Medical radiation technologists
2. Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
- Median earnings: $74,248
- Overall Earning Range: $53,463 – $101,545
- Employment rate: >90%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
1. Stationary Energy Sources Installer and Operator
- Median earnings: $128,310
- Overall Earning Range: $76,711 – $185,026
- Employment rate: >90%
- Two most common jobs that graduates from this program get:
- Power engineers and power systems operators
- Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing
Source: Job Bank Of Canada
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