21101 economic 2025-2027
Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie Moderate
Canada Moderate
Chemists in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$27.22
/hr
Typical
$38.97
/hr
Experienced
$55.82
/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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about chemists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 26%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%