21101 economic 2025-2027
Ottawa Limited
Canada Moderate
Chemists in Ottawa
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$31.87
/hr
Typical
$44.27
/hr
Experienced
$66.87
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for chemists (NOC 21101) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about chemists in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 44%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 14%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%