21102 economic 2025-2027
Edmonton Moderate
Canada Moderate
Geoscientists and oceanographers in Edmonton
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$28.85
/hr
Typical
$44.43
/hr
Experienced
$117.95
/hr
Average: $62.83/hr
89.6% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for geoscientists and oceanographers (NOC 21102) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many 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 geoscientists and oceanographers in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Geoscientists and oceanographers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%