72500 economic 2025-2027
Halifax Good
Canada Moderate
Crane operators in Halifax
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$25.00
/hr
Typical
$41.20
/hr
Experienced
$50.00
/hr
Average: $40.12/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about crane operators in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 60%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%