31120 economic 2025-2027
Cape Breton Good
Canada Good
Pharmacists in Cape Breton
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$35.44
/hr
Typical
$48.16
/hr
Experienced
$56.83
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for pharmacists (NOC 31120) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about pharmacists in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Pharmacists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 92%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%