21102 economic 2025-2027
Kootenay Limited
Canada Moderate
Geoscientists and oceanographers in Kootenay
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$32.29
/hr
Typical
$52.76
/hr
Experienced
$83.97
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for geoscientists and oceanographers (NOC 21102) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 Kootenay region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Geoscientists and oceanographers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 31%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 19%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 18%