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Steamfitter Wages in Nova Scotia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$45.00
Low (10th pct)
$27.50
High (90th pct)
$60.00
Full-time yearly
≈ $93,600
Vs. national
3% above
Wage trend
The median wage for steamfitters and pipefitters in Nova Scotia rose from $30.00 in 2017 to $45.00 in 2025 — 50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Breton | $33.00 | $47.93 | $60.00 |
| North Shore | $27.65 | $43.03 | $60.04 |
| Halifax | $21.63 | $41.25 | $57.96 |
Other trades in Nova Scotia
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- 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
- Heavy Equipment Crew 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: Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301). Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data.