Median wage
$36,400 a year Newfoundland and Labrador
Compared with Canada
10.7% higher $3,533 above the Canadian median of $32,867
Job outlook
Good 4 of 5, 2025-2027

Wages in Newfoundland and Labrador

Wage range in Newfoundland and Labrador and CanadaNewfoundland and Labrador: median $36,400. Canada: median $32,867, from $32,867 to $62,400, middle half $16,200 to $44,800.$0$20k$40k$60k$80kNewfoundland and Labrador: median $36,400Newfoundland and Labrador$36,400Canada: median $32,867, from $32,867 to $62,400, middle half $16,200 to $44,800Canada$32,867
The line runs from the low to the high wage, the dot is the median.
Wages in Newfoundland and Labrador compared with Canada
WageNewfoundland and LabradorCanada
Low Not stated $32,867
Lower quartile Not stated $16,200
Median $36,400 $32,867
Upper quartile Not stated $44,800
High Not stated $62,400
Average $46,000 $33,480

Job outlook

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

Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 $36,400. Avalon Peninsula: median $35,200. South Coast – Burin Peninsula: not stated. West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador: not stated. Notre Dame – Central Bonavista Bay: not stated.$35k$35.5k$36k$36.5kNewfoundland and Labrador (all regions): median $36,400Newfoundland and Labrador (all regions)$36,400Avalon Peninsula: median $35,200Avalon Peninsula$35,200South Coast – Burin Peninsula: not statedSouth Coast – Burin PeninsulaNot statedWest Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador: not statedWest Coast – Northern Peninsula – LabradorNot statedNotre 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)Not stated$36,400Not statedGood (4 of 5)
Avalon PeninsulaNot stated$35,200Not statedGood (4 of 5)
South Coast – Burin PeninsulaNot statedNot statedNot statedUndetermined
West Coast – Northern Peninsula – LabradorNot statedNot statedNot statedUndetermined
Notre Dame – Central Bonavista BayNot statedNot statedNot statedUndetermined

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