72500 economic 2025-2027
Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River Limited
Canada Moderate
Crane operators in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$29.70
/hr
Typical
$45.00
/hr
Experienced
$51.68
/hr
Average: $42.74/hr
100.0% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 54%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 16%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%