72500 economic 2025-2027
Lethbridge - Medicine Hat Limited
Canada Moderate
Crane operators in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$29.70
/hr
Typical
$45.00
/hr
Experienced
$51.68
/hr
Average: $42.74/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about crane operators in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%