31110 economic 2025-2027
Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River Very Good
Canada Very Good
Dentists in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Typical
$56.73
/hr
Average: $81.73/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Very good for dentists (NOC 31110) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
- Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.
Here are some key facts about dentists in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Dentists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%