Median wage
$21.32 an hour Newfoundland and Labrador
Compared with Canada
1.5% higher $0.32 above the Canadian median of $21.00
Job outlook
Moderate 3 of 5, 2025-2027
Job postings
9 on Job Bank in September 2026

Wages in Newfoundland and Labrador

Wage range in Newfoundland and Labrador and CanadaNewfoundland and Labrador: median $21.32, from $16.00 to $26.00, middle half $18.25 to $23.30. Canada: median $21.00, from $16.25 to $29.00, middle half $18.00 to $25.00.$15$20$25$30Newfoundland and Labrador: median $21.32, from $16.00 to $26.00, middle half $18.25 to $23.30Newfoundland and Labrador$21.32Canada: median $21.00, from $16.25 to $29.00, middle half $18.00 to $25.00Canada$21.00
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 $16.00 $16.25
Lower quartile $18.25 $18.00
Median $21.32 $21.00
Upper quartile $23.30 $25.00
High $26.00 $29.00
Average $21.78 $22.20

Job outlook

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

The employment outlook is moderate for the 2025-2027 period due to employment decline and retirements. Advancements in technology have altered the core functions of the occupation, and individuals with good communication skills and computer skills will have better opportunities. Outlook data

9 job postings on Job Bank in September 2026.

Education and training

TEER category
4
Usual education
A high school diploma is usually required.

By region in Newfoundland and Labrador

Wage range by economic region in Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador (all regions): median $21.32, from $16.00 to $26.00. Notre Dame – Central Bonavista Bay: median $23.00, from $18.25 to $26.00. South Coast – Burin Peninsula: median $23.00, from $18.25 to $26.00. Avalon Peninsula: median $21.00, from $16.00 to $26.67. West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador: median $20.89, from $16.00 to $24.25.$15$20$25$30Newfoundland and Labrador (all regions): median $21.32, from $16.00 to $26.00Newfoundland and Labrador (all regions)$21.32Notre Dame – Central Bonavista Bay: median $23.00, from $18.25 to $26.00Notre Dame – Central Bonavista Bay$23.00South Coast – Burin Peninsula: median $23.00, from $18.25 to $26.00South Coast – Burin Peninsula$23.00Avalon Peninsula: median $21.00, from $16.00 to $26.67Avalon Peninsula$21.00West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador: median $20.89, from $16.00 to $24.25West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador$20.89
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)$16.00$21.32$26.00Moderate (3 of 5)
Notre Dame – Central Bonavista Bay$18.25$23.00$26.00Moderate (3 of 5)
South Coast – Burin Peninsula$18.25$23.00$26.00Moderate (3 of 5)
Avalon Peninsula$16.00$21.00$26.67Moderate (3 of 5)
West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador$16.00$20.89$24.25Moderate (3 of 5)

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