The three main oil producing provinces lead the average annual wage in Canada, according to a Statistics Canada survey.
Albertans lead with an average wage of $120,762, even after years of lower oil prices reduced take-home pay across the board.
Second is Newfoundland at $109,294 with Saskatchewan third at $99,611.
The Canadian average is $96,280 a year.
The average drops to $92,795 for British Columbia, which is also a significant oil and gas producer.
In the middle of the pack is Manitoba, $86,5671, Ontario at $85,799 and Quebec at $78,267.
The Maritimes are lowest with Nova Scotia at $74,603, New Brunswick at $72,601 and Prince Edward Island at $64,303
The three territories with bonus pay for living in the far north are in a category of their own: Northwest Territories at $168,001, Nunavut at $118,046 and Yukon at $110,705.
Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
