21102 economic 2025-2027
Thompson - Okanagan Good
Canada Moderate
Geoscientists and oceanographers in Thompson - Okanagan
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$34.34
/hr
Typical
$52.15
/hr
Experienced
$82.07
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for geoscientists and oceanographers (NOC 21102) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Geoscientists and oceanographers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 59%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 18%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 15%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%