Position
Mechanical Technician
Total records: 7,707 (411 in 2025)Years on list: 2008–2025
Number of people on sunshine list
Distribution of 2025 salaries under $250,000
Bucket width $10,000
Analysis by year
| Year | # People | Change | Avg salary | Total paid | % change | Benefits | Avg raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 411 | -6.8% | $163,775 | $67,311,427 | -4.9% | $1,455,802 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 441 | +2.6% | $160,577 | $70,814,668 | +6.2% | $1,512,944 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 430 | +8.0% | $155,022 | $66,659,625 | +17.5% | $1,686,719 | +16.2% |
| 2022 | 398 | -8.5% | $142,600 | $56,754,989 | -9.6% | $1,528,887 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 435 | +6.6% | $144,404 | $62,815,580 | +5.7% | $1,590,248 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 408 | +5.4% | $145,593 | $59,402,028 | +12.1% | $1,484,960 | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 387 | -0.3% | $136,942 | $52,996,372 | +1.6% | $1,323,307 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 388 | -7.2% | $134,455 | $52,168,455 | -5.5% | $1,378,164 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 418 | +11.5% | $132,046 | $55,195,357 | +8.7% | $1,642,792 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 375 | -12.0% | $135,398 | $50,774,278 | -12.0% | $533,198 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 426 | -9.2% | $135,433 | $57,694,452 | -7.4% | $611,238 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 469 | -0.8% | $132,842 | $62,302,971 | -6.6% | $667,910 | -- |
| 2013 | 473 | +1.9% | $140,951 | $66,670,007 | +6.0% | $681,204 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 464 | +1.1% | $135,536 | $62,888,805 | +6.1% | $660,923 | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 459 | +3.4% | $129,110 | $59,261,588 | +4.7% | $644,129 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 444 | -3.7% | $127,517 | $56,617,525 | -2.1% | $567,770 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 461 | +9.8% | $125,450 | $57,832,259 | +9.2% | $592,550 | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 420 | -- | $126,054 | $52,942,669 | -- | $541,928 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontario Power Generation | 7,655 | $139,011 |
| 2 | Atura | 26 | $160,604 |
| 3 | Municipality of Clarington | 12 | $110,659 |
| 4 | Trent University | 12 | $104,735 |
| 5 | City of London | 2 | $105,077 |
Top earners in this position since 2008
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Scott Mccaw | Ontario Power Generation | $275,814 |
| 2024 | Robert Williams | Ontario Power Generation | $263,326 |
| 2022 | Cody Dales | Ontario Power Generation | $254,879 |
| 2022 | Greg Mccaw | Ontario Power Generation | $254,734 |
| 2025 | Jesse Tranter | Ontario Power Generation | $253,524 |
| 2025 | John Newell | Ontario Power Generation | $252,540 |
| 2025 | Jeremy Hackney | Ontario Power Generation | $248,443 |
| 2024 | Jeremy Hackney | Ontario Power Generation | $243,152 |
| 2025 | Donna Tutkoluk | Ontario Power Generation | $243,014 |
| 2023 | Eric Campbell | Ontario Power Generation | $241,892 |