42101 economic 2025-2027
Halifax Good
Canada Moderate
Firefighters in Halifax
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$16.50
/hr
Typical
$43.50
/hr
Experienced
$50.00
/hr
Average: $37.44/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 Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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 firefighters in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Firefighters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 77%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%