Carpenters Salary in Northwest Territories
Voluntary certification in Northwest Territories How to get licensed
- Median wage
- $33.33 an hour Northwest Territories
- Compared with Canada
- 3.8% higher $1.21 above the Canadian median of $32.12
- Job outlook
- Good 4 of 5, 2025-2027
- Job postings
- 1 on Job Bank in September 2026
Wages in Northwest Territories
| Wage | Northwest Territories | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Low | $22.50 | $22.00 |
| Lower quartile | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Median | $33.33 | $32.12 |
| Upper quartile | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| High | $50.00 | $44.23 |
| Average | $34.17 | $33.21 |
Job outlook
Good (4 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Northwest Territories.
Employment growth and retirements will create new positions. Major public and private construction projects, such as the Mackenzie Valley Highway and Giant Mine remediation, are expected to generate employment. Outlook data
1 job postings on Job Bank in September 2026.
Licence needed in Northwest Territories?
Voluntary certification Not required. Certification is available in Northwest Territories, but you can work in this occupation without it.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 2
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of 2 or more years is usually required.
By region in Northwest Territories
Job Bank publishes no regional wages for Northwest Territories.
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