72310 economic 2025-2027
Red Deer Moderate
Canada Moderate
Carpenters in Red Deer
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$21.68
/hr
Typical
$30.77
/hr
Experienced
$40.19
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Red Deer region:
- Approximately 960 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 65%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 28%