73402 economic 2025-2027
Toronto Moderate
Canada Limited
Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in Toronto
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.00
/hr
Typical
$35.00
/hr
Experienced
$47.28
/hr
Average: $35.80/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 50%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 45%