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Work and income, by the numbers

The labour force, what people earn, who is in poverty, and who is on income support. Statistics Canada surveys, shown as filed, for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Work and incomeThe labour force, what people earn, who is in poverty, and who is on income support. Statistics Canada surveys compiled by the Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency, plus provincial income support caseloads.

Earnings

Average weekly earnings by industry since 1991.

$1,282All industries2025
$1,751Goods-producing2025
$1,192Service-producing2025
$1,586Public administrationhighest, 2025

Average weekly earnings

All industries, 1991 to 2025.

0 375 750 1,125 1,5001991199519992003200720112015201920232025

By industry, 2025

IndustryWeekly earnings
Construction$1,528
Manufacturing$1,259
Trade$889
Health care and social assistance$1,189
Educational services$1,357
Public administration$1,586
Accommodation and food services$548
Transportation and warehousing$1,366

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