72201 economic 2025-2027
Cape Breton Good
Canada Moderate
Industrial electricians in Cape Breton
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$30.00
/hr
Typical
$40.00
/hr
Experienced
$50.00
/hr
Average: $39.56/hr
100.0% 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 industrial electricians (NOC 72201) 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.
- 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 industrial electricians in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 40%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 35%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 25%