21101 economic 2025-2027
Halifax Moderate
Canada Moderate
Chemists in Halifax
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$27.93
/hr
Typical
$40.26
/hr
Experienced
$59.28
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for chemists (NOC 21101) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about chemists in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
- Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%