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Heavy Equipment Supervisor Wages in Nova Scotia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$30.77
Low (10th pct)
$22.00
High (90th pct)
$43.00
Full-time yearly
≈ $64,000
Vs. national
20% below
Wage trend
The median wage for heavy equipment crew supervisors in Nova Scotia rose from $23.00 in 2017 to $30.77 in 2025 — 34% 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 | $22.00 | $30.77 | $43.00 |
| Halifax | $22.00 | $30.77 | $43.00 |
| Cape Breton | $19.80 | $30.16 | $47.40 |
| Annapolis Valley | $22.00 | $27.97 | $36.00 |
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
- Construction Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
The full-time yearly figure is the median hourly wage × 2,080 hours (40 a week, 52 weeks). It is an equivalent, not a published salary, and excludes overtime. Official classification: Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021). Source: Labour Force Survey.