72310 economic 2025-2027
Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River Moderate
Canada Moderate
Carpenters in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$24.00
/hr
Typical
$31.25
/hr
Experienced
$44.35
/hr
Average: $33.54/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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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.
- 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 84%