83101 economic 2025-2027
Northeast Moderate
Canada Moderate
Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers in Northeast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$32.19
/hr
Typical
$44.42
/hr
Experienced
$62.44
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers (NOC 83101) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 55%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 41%