72500 economic 2025-2027
Kootenay Limited
Canada Moderate
Crane operators in Kootenay
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$27.00
/hr
Typical
$43.00
/hr
Experienced
$55.00
/hr
Average: $41.88/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 Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 Kootenay region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 34%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 32%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%