21102 economic 2025-2027
Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River Moderate
Canada Moderate
Geoscientists and oceanographers in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River
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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about geoscientists and oceanographers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Geoscientists and oceanographers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 37%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 15%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%