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Trades Helpers and Labourers |
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What you can expect to make |
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Hourly wages ($14.93) are close to the national average ($18.07). |
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These earnings are below average for occupations in the trades, transport and equipement operators sector and above average for all labouring and elemental occupations. |
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These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004. |
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Above average |
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The unemployment rate (19%) is above the 2004 average (7%). |
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This rate is above the average for labouring and elemental occupations. |
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% of part-time work is about the same as average |
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There were 103,100 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, a decrease of 1% since 1997. |
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The percentage of part-time workers is 11% compared to the 2004 average (19%) and has stayed about the same since 1997. |
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Below average |
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The percentage of self-employed workers (2%) is close to the 2004 average (15%) and has dropped significantly since 1997. |
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| The relatively high percentage of younger workers suggests more entry-level positions and jobs that may serve as stepping stones in a career. |
| The younger-than-average age (32) of worker will likely result in a below-average retirement rate to 2009. |
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Average |
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The percentage of women (7%) is below the 2004 average of 48% and has stayed about the same since 1997. |
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