21102 economic 2025-2027
Northwest Limited
Canada Moderate
Geoscientists and oceanographers in Northwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.65
/hr
Typical
$57.69
/hr
Experienced
$79.49
/hr
Average: $58.17/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 Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Northwest region:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Geoscientists and oceanographers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 60%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%