21102 economic 2025-2027
Halifax Moderate
Canada Moderate
Geoscientists and oceanographers in Halifax
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$30.53
/hr
Typical
$45.45
/hr
Experienced
$65.79
/hr
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 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 geoscientists and oceanographers in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Geoscientists and oceanographers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 55%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%