33103 economic 2025-2027
Cape Breton Good
Canada Moderate
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in Cape Breton
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$16.50
/hr
Typical
$18.00
/hr
Experienced
$25.00
/hr
Average: $19.43/hr
72.0% 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 Good for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%