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Carpentry Contractor Wages in Nova Scotia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$31.00
Low (10th pct)
$25.00
High (90th pct)
$60.00
Vs. national
18% below
Wage trend
The median wage for carpentry contractors and supervisors in Nova Scotia rose from $26.00 in 2017 to $31.00 in 2025 — 19% over 8 years, before inflation. The dashed break marks the 2021 reclassification: the two segments are measured on different occupational definitions and are shown separately rather than joined.
By region within Nova Scotia
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | $23.59 | $30.87 | $52.37 |
| North Shore | $22.28 | $29.09 | $38.07 |
| Cape Breton | $22.36 | $27.28 | $36.38 |
| Southern | $21.56 | $26.91 | $32.92 |
| Annapolis Valley | $20.88 | $26.54 | $34.13 |
Other trades in Nova Scotia
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Carpenters
- Welders
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Ironworkers
- Machinists
- Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Automotive Service Technicians
- Concrete Finishers
- Drywall Installers
- Roofers
- Painters and Decorators
- Machining Contractors and Supervisors
- Electrical Contractors and Supervisors
- Construction Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013). Source: Labour Force Survey.