42101 economic 2025-2027
Ottawa Good
Canada Moderate
Firefighters in Ottawa
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.04
/hr
Typical
$55.00
/hr
Experienced
$69.71
/hr
Average: $53.93/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for firefighters (NOC 42101) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several 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 firefighters in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 1,630 people work in this occupation.
- Firefighters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 88%