72301 economic 2025-2027
Red Deer Moderate
Canada Moderate
Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in Red Deer
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.70
/hr
Typical
$41.55
/hr
Experienced
$52.78
/hr
Average: $40.08/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Red Deer 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 53%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 14%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%