73401 economic 2025-2027
Halifax Moderate
Canada Moderate
Printing press operators in Halifax
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$17.25
/hr
Typical
$20.00
/hr
Experienced
$25.50
/hr
Average: $21.21/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for printing press operators (NOC 73401) in the Halifax 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about printing press operators in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Printing press operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 48%
- Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 26%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%