41300 economic 2025-2027
Cape Breton Good
Canada Moderate
Social workers in Cape Breton
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.30
/hr
Typical
$38.09
/hr
Experienced
$47.00
/hr
Average: $39.95/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for social workers (NOC 41300) 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about social workers in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Social workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 22%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%