Median wage
$26.94 an hour Newfoundland and Labrador
Compared with Canada
8.5% higher $2.11 above the Canadian median of $24.83
Job outlook
Good 4 of 5, 2025-2027

Wages in Newfoundland and Labrador

Wage range in Newfoundland and Labrador and CanadaNewfoundland and Labrador: median $26.94, from $18.75 to $31.85, middle half $23.00 to $29.90. Canada: median $24.83, from $17.50 to $34.20, middle half $20.00 to $30.01.$15$20$25$30$35Newfoundland and Labrador: median $26.94, from $18.75 to $31.85, middle half $23.00 to $29.90Newfoundland and Labrador$26.94Canada: median $24.83, from $17.50 to $34.20, middle half $20.00 to $30.01Canada$24.83
The line runs from the low to the high wage, the dot is the median and the box is the middle half (lower to upper quartile).
Wages in Newfoundland and Labrador compared with Canada
WageNewfoundland and LabradorCanada
Low $18.75 $17.50
Lower quartile $23.00 $20.00
Median $26.94 $24.83
Upper quartile $29.90 $30.01
High $31.85 $34.20
Average $26.52 $25.55

Job outlook

Good (4 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions. A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements. Outlook data

Licence needed in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Licence required Yes. A licence, registration or certificate is required to work in this occupation in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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 Newfoundland and Labrador

Wage range by economic region in Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador (all regions): median $26.94, from $18.75 to $31.85. South Coast – Burin Peninsula: median $26.64, from $22.92 to $33.44. West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador: median $25.94, from $23.20 to $31.38. Avalon Peninsula: median $24.50, from $18.75 to $30.00. Notre Dame – Central Bonavista Bay: not stated.$15$20$25$30$35Newfoundland and Labrador (all regions): median $26.94, from $18.75 to $31.85Newfoundland and Labrador (all regions)$26.94South Coast – Burin Peninsula: median $26.64, from $22.92 to $33.44South Coast – Burin Peninsula$26.64West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador: median $25.94, from $23.20 to $31.38West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador$25.94Avalon Peninsula: median $24.50, from $18.75 to $30.00Avalon Peninsula$24.50Notre Dame – Central Bonavista Bay: not statedNotre Dame – Central Bonavista BayNot stated
The line runs from the low to the high wage and the dot is the median.
Wage range by economic region in Newfoundland and Labrador (table)
RegionLowMedianHighOutlook
Newfoundland and Labrador (all regions)$18.75$26.94$31.85Good (4 of 5)
South Coast – Burin Peninsula$22.92$26.64$33.44Good (4 of 5)
West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador$23.20$25.94$31.38Good (4 of 5)
Avalon Peninsula$18.75$24.50$30.00Good (4 of 5)
Notre Dame – Central Bonavista BayNot statedNot statedNot statedGood (4 of 5)

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