Labour Market
Place of Employment
With Airdrie's close proximity to Calgary, the majority of residents commute to Calgary. However, as more quality employment opportunities become available in Airdrie, more residents are taking advantage of working close to home.
Airdrie Residents Place of Employment, 2011
Source: City of Airdrie Civic Census, 2011
Employment Type
Airdrie Residents Type of Occupation, 2011
*Includes: Mining, Oil and Gas Drilling, Logging, Forestry, Agriculture, Horticultural, Fishing, Trapping
** 11,529 No Responses
Source: City of Airdrie Civic Census, 2011
Employment Projections
Airdrie Employment Projections to 2038 - Number of Jobs
Source: Airdrie Comprehensive Growth Strategy, 2008
Education
Airdrie Residents Education Levels, 2011
| Answer | Number of Responders |
|---|---|
| Currently in High School | 728 |
| High School certificates / diploma | 8,696 |
| Registered Apprentiship or trades certificate / diploma | 2,551 |
| College or other non-university certificate / diploma | 7,716 |
| University degree / certificate / diploma below bachelor level | 1,871 |
| Bachelor's degree | 3,602 |
| Master's degree | 639 |
| University degree in medicine / dentistry / veterinary / optometry | 133 |
| Earned Doctrate | 79 |
| No certificate / diploma / degree | 1,643 |
| No Response | 5,324 |
| Total | 32,982 |
Source: City of Airdrie Civic Census, 2011
*Age ranges 0-14 (10,173 residents) are not included in the chart above.
Labour Productivity
Total Economy 2007
Note: GDP at basic prices in chained 2002 dollars
Source: Statistics Canada, Alberta Finance and Enterprise
Manufacturing Sector Labour Productivity
Source: Statistics Canada, Alberta Finance and Enterprise
Unemployment Rate
Airdrie's unemployment rate is 3.1% (2006 Federal Census), with the provincial average at 6.6% (Statistics Canada January 2010). Alberta consistently reports some of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. Visit Statistics Canada for the latest information.
Wage and Salary Rates
Minimum Wage
As of April 1, 2009, minimum wage in Alberta is $8.80 per hour. More...
Alberta Average Hourly Wages
Albertans draw a higher average hourly wage at $25.15, than the Canadian average of $22.51 (Jan. 2010). Visit Statistics Canada for the latest monthly information.
Salary Information By Industry
WAGEInfo is a tool that allows you to search for wage and salary information for specific positions and industries within Alberta. Select "Calgary Region" to include Airdrie in your search. It also reports Skills Shortages in each profession. Click here to access WAGEInfo.