Salaries
Transport Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Territories
- Median wage
- $30.00 an hour Northwest Territories
- Compared with Canada
- 13.6% higher $3.58 above the Canadian median of $26.42
- Job outlook
- Moderate 3 of 5, 2025-2027
- Job postings
- 3 on Job Bank in September 2026
Wages in Northwest Territories
| Wage | Northwest Territories | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Low | $25.00 | $19.45 |
| Lower quartile | $27.00 | $22.86 |
| Median | $30.00 | $26.42 |
| Upper quartile | $35.00 | $32.00 |
| High | $40.00 | $37.00 |
| Average | $31.52 | $27.89 |
Job outlook
Moderate (3 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Northwest Territories.
Employment growth and retirements will lead to new positions, though opportunities may be constrained by automation. Seasonal work is common, with opportunities more favourable during the summer months. Outlook data
3 job postings on Job Bank in September 2026.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 3
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of less than 2 years is usually required.
By region in Northwest Territories
Job Bank publishes no regional wages for Northwest Territories.
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