Top 10 Highest Paying Hourly Jobs in New Brunswick by Industry (2024)

New Brunswick’s job market in 2024 highlights strong compensation in sectors like construction, insurance, and finance. Workers in utility system construction lead the province’s wage charts, reflecting trends in infrastructure and essential services.

NB Industry Wage Insights

• Educational Services: Still competitive with wages around $28/hour, reflecting its societal importance.
• Utilities & Finance: The top ranks are dominated by utilities and finance sectors, offering over $35/hour.
• Engineering & Technical Services: Strong pay rates emphasize demand for skilled professionals in construction and technical services.

Highest Hourly Wages by Industry in NB (2024)

Rank	Industry	Average hourly pay in 2024
1	Utility system construction	$41.49
2	Insurance carriers and related activities	$38.33
3	Finance and insurance	$36.05
4	Depository credit intermediation	$35.86
5	Credit intermediation and related activities	$35.30
6	Machinery, equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers	$34.17
7	Professional, scientific and technical services	$34.06
8	Heavy and civil engineering construction	$33.83
9	Education special 18	$32.15
10	Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services	$31.63
11	Architectural and structural metals manufacturing	$31.01
12	Construction	$30.97
13	Fabricated metal product manufacturing	$30.71
14	Management of companies and enterprises	$29.76
15	Goods producing industries 7	$29.31
16	Educational services	$28.70
17	Transportation and warehousing	$28.47
18	Legal services	$28.45
19	General freight trucking	$28.14
20	Wholesale trade	$27.68
21	Real estate and rental and leasing	$27.60
22	Industrial aggregate excluding unclassified businesses 5 6	$27.45
23	Truck transportation	$27.10
24	Service producing industries 11	$26.82
25	Food merchant wholesalers	$24.80
26	Food, beverage and tobacco merchant wholesalers	$24.76
27	Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services	$24.14
28	Food manufacturing	$23.95
29	Administrative and support services	$23.56
30	Automotive parts, accessories and tire retailers	$22.96
31	Trade 12	$22.51
32	Retail trade	$21.71
33	Arts, entertainment and recreation	$20.63
34	Amusement, gambling and recreation industries	$19.53
35	Food and beverage retailers	$19.49
36	Grocery and convenience retailers	$19.41
37	Gasoline stations and fuel vendors	$18.87

FAQ

1. What industry pays the most in New Brunswick in 2024?
The Utility system construction sector tops the list with an average hourly wage of $41.49.

2. Are finance jobs well-paid in New Brunswick?
Yes, industries like Finance and Insurance and Credit Intermediation provide wages exceeding $35/hour.

3. How does education rank in terms of pay?
Education professionals earn between $28 and $32/hour, making it a stable career path in New Brunswick.

Source:

Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0206-01  Average hourly earnings for employees paid by the hour, by industry, annual