85103 economic 2025-2027
Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie Good
Canada Moderate
Nursery and greenhouse labourers in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$17.60
/hr
Typical
$20.50
/hr
Experienced
$33.33
/hr
Average: $22.59/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for nursery and greenhouse labourers (NOC 85103) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about nursery and greenhouse labourers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Nursery and greenhouse labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 68%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%