72500 economic 2025-2027
Calgary Limited
Canada Moderate
Crane operators in Calgary
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.00
/hr
Typical
$42.60
/hr
Experienced
$54.30
/hr
Average: $40.73/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 Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about crane operators in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 66%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 9%
- Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 6%