72500 economic 2025-2027
Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie Moderate
Canada Moderate
Crane operators in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$24.50
/hr
Typical
$40.48
/hr
Experienced
$53.94
/hr
Average: $39.80/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about crane operators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 15%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
- Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 8%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%