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Mechanic Shop Contractor Wages in Nova Scotia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$36.75
Low (10th pct)
$25.00
High (90th pct)
$51.00
Vs. national
8% below
Wage trend
The median wage for mechanic shop contractors and supervisors in Nova Scotia rose from $26.44 in 2017 to $36.75 in 2025 — 39% 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 | $27.03 | $39.05 | $51.43 |
| Cape Breton | $23.75 | $36.05 | $63.94 |
| Southern | $24.67 | $35.48 | $47.40 |
| Annapolis Valley | $25.23 | $34.86 | $46.35 |
| North Shore | $25.04 | $34.32 | $42.49 |
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
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020). Source: Labour Force Survey.