75101 economic 2025-2027
Calgary Moderate
Canada Limited
Material handlers in Calgary
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$17.00
/hr
Typical
$22.00
/hr
Experienced
$29.00
/hr
Average: $22.86/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Calgary 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.
- Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
- A growing number of distribution centres across the province should improve economic activity, thereby raising the demand for material handling services across supply chains.
Here are some key facts about material handlers in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 12,050 people work in this occupation.
- Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 39%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%