72201 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Good
Canada Moderate
Industrial electricians in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$28.00
/hr
Typical
$46.50
/hr
Experienced
$53.00
/hr
Average: $43.84/hr
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 Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 3,150 people work in this occupation.
- Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 35%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 14%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%