72200 economic 2025-2027
Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River Moderate
Canada Moderate
Electricians (except industrial and power system) in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$21.50
/hr
Typical
$38.00
/hr
Experienced
$46.00
/hr
Average: $35.53/hr
90.2% 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 Moderate for electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- The construction industry is expected to expand as builders respond to the demand generated by population growth and tight supply with resulting demand for employees.
- Home energy efficiency / retrofit programs funded by various levels of government programs are expected to continue to create demand in the renovation sector.
Here are some key facts about electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 80%