72302 economic 2025-2027
Thompson - Okanagan Moderate
Canada Moderate
Gas fitters in Thompson - Okanagan
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$28.56
/hr
Typical
$41.96
/hr
Experienced
$54.28
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for gas fitters (NOC 72302) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 gas fitters in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 50%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 42%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%