72310 economic 2025-2027
Lethbridge - Medicine Hat Good
Canada Moderate
Carpenters in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$20.91
/hr
Typical
$29.44
/hr
Experienced
$37.34
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period.
- Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period.
- New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand. The new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, will help accelerate the construction of affordable homes in Alberta in the near future.
- Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place.
Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 1,260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 86%