21102 economic 2025-2027
Avalon Peninsula Good
Canada Moderate
Geoscientists and oceanographers in Avalon Peninsula
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$22.89
/hr
Typical
$50.00
/hr
Experienced
$102.16
/hr
Average: $58.10/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 Avalon Peninsula 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 Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Geoscientists and oceanographers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 44%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 18%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%