21110 economic 2025-2027
Northwest Limited
Canada Limited
Biologists and related scientists in Northwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$24.50
/hr
Typical
$40.00
/hr
Experienced
$69.23
/hr
Average: $43.81/hr
88.7% 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 Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 biologists and related scientists in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 24%
- Forestry and logging and fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 13%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%