73300 economic 2025-2027
Northeast Limited
Canada Moderate
Transport truck drivers in Northeast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$24.00
/hr
Typical
$35.00
/hr
Experienced
$44.00
/hr
Average: $34.65/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Northeast region 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 transport truck drivers in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 1,720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 48%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 7%