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

Saskatchewan continues to showcase its strong industrial backbone in 2024, especially within mining, engineering, and transportation sectors. According to the latest data, the average hourly pay across various industries paints a clear picture of where the highest earning potential exists in the province.

Highest Paying Industries in Saskatchewan (2024)

1. Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction – $46.99/hour
   Saskatchewan’s abundant natural resources make this sector the top-paying industry, reflecting the province’s reliance on mining and energy.
2. Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services – $44.92/hour
   Engineering and architectural expertise remain highly valued, especially in infrastructure and industrial projects.
3. Rail Transportation – $42.66/hour
   Rail remains a vital component for Saskatchewan’s exports and imports, driving up demand and wages in this sector.
4. Support Activities for Mining, Oil and Gas Extraction – $41.25/hour
   Support services for the mining industry also command high wages, reinforcing the sector’s economic impact.
5. Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair – $39.06/hour
   Industries that rely on heavy equipment and machinery offer competitive wages to skilled technicians and repair specialists.

Other industries offering substantial pay include professional services, non-residential construction, equipment contracting, and healthcare sectors.

Highest Hourly Wages by Industry in Saskatchewan (2024)

Rank	Industry	Average hourly pay in 2024
1	Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	$46.99
2	Architectural, engineering and related services	$44.92
3	Rail transportation	$42.66
4	Support activities for mining, and oil and gas extraction	$41.25
5	Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance	$39.06
6	Professional, scientific and technical services	$37.57
7	Non-residential building construction	$37.33
8	Building equipment contractors	$36.89
9	Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing	$36.71
10	Goods producing industries 7	$36.31
11	Construction	$35.49
12	Construction, forestry, mining, and industrial machinery, equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers	$35.33
13	Machinery, equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers	$35.14
14	Ambulatory health care services	$33.75
15	Transportation and warehousing	$33.63
16	Offices of physicians	$33.26
17	Local, municipal and regional public administration	$32.61
18	Health care and social assistance	$32.38
19	Rental and leasing services	$32.28
20	Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services	$31.54
21	Fabricated metal product manufacturing	$31.24
22	Insurance carriers and related activities	$31.03
23	Repair and maintenance	$30.90
24	Manufacturing	$30.83
25	Truck transportation	$30.60
26	Wholesale trade	$30.35
27	Education special 18	$30.28
28	Finance and insurance	$30.01
29	Industrial aggregate excluding unclassified businesses 5 6	$29.61
30	Offices of other health practitioners	$29.57
31	Non-durable goods 9	$29.24
32	Legal services	$29.24
33	Miscellaneous merchant wholesalers	$29.21
34	General freight trucking	$29.10
35	Building material and supplies merchant wholesalers	$29.03
36	Transportation equipment manufacturing	$28.85
37	Motor vehicle body and trailer manufacturing	$28.76
38	Real estate and rental and leasing	$28.66
39	Automobile dealers	$27.75
40	Service producing industries 11	$27.70
41	Motor vehicle and parts dealers	$27.01
42	Elementary and secondary schools	$26.72
43	Warehousing and storage	$25.66
44	Lessors of real estate	$24.96
45	Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services	$24.79
46	Food, beverage and tobacco merchant wholesalers	$24.13
47	Administrative and support services	$24.01
48	Trade 12	$23.92
49	Food merchant wholesalers	$23.92
50	Furniture and related product manufacturing	$23.65
51	Household and institutional furniture and kitchen cabinet manufacturing	$23.34
52	Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers	$22.90
53	Arts, entertainment and recreation	$22.09
54	Retail trade	$21.74
55	Personal care services	$21.14
56	Services to buildings and dwellings	$20.59
57	Other miscellaneous store retailers	$19.83
58	Food and beverage retailers	$19.48
59	Traveller accommodation	$19.31
60	Gasoline stations and fuel vendors	$18.36
61	Accommodation and food services	$18.14
62	Gasoline stations	$18.11
63	Food services and drinking places	$17.76
64	Full-service restaurants and limited-service eating places	$17.56

FAQ

1. What is the highest paying industry in Saskatchewan in 2024?
The highest paying industry is Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction with an average hourly wage of $46.99.

2. Which professional services offer high wages in Saskatchewan?
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, along with Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, are among the top-paying professional sectors.

3. Is rail transportation a lucrative career in Saskatchewan?
Yes, with an average hourly pay of $42.66, rail transportation is one of the most lucrative industries in Saskatchewan in 2024.

Source:

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