Home › Construction Contractors and Supervisors › Nova Scotia
Construction Contractor Wages in Nova Scotia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$32.00
Low (10th pct)
$21.00
High (90th pct)
$46.15
Vs. national
15% below
Wage trend
The median wage for construction contractors and supervisors in Nova Scotia rose from $25.00 in 2017 to $32.00 in 2025 — 28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore | $21.00 | $32.00 | $46.15 |
| Halifax | $21.00 | $32.00 | $46.15 |
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
- Carpentry Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014). Source: Labour Force Survey.