72500 economic 2025-2027
Côte-Nord Limited
Canada Moderate
Crane operators in Côte-Nord
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$30.11
/hr
Typical
$43.01
/hr
Experienced
$47.00
/hr
Average: $40.94/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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 32%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 16%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 13%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%