72201 economic 2025-2027
Kootenay Moderate
Canada Moderate
Industrial electricians in Kootenay
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$32.49
/hr
Typical
$45.81
/hr
Experienced
$56.50
/hr
Average: $44.48/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
Here are some key facts about industrial electricians in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 30%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 22%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 13%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 5%