Nova Scotia · NOC 72310
Carpenter Jobs in Nova Scotia — 2026
No carpenter postings in Nova Scotia in the last four weeks. The salary benchmark, licensing notes and NOC code below still apply — and the other provinces are one click away.
- Jobs available
- 0
- Median salary
- $56,951
- NOC code
- 72310
About carpenter work in Nova Scotia
Salary range
Postings for carpenters in Nova Scotia run from about $52,000 at the 25th percentile to $60,383 at the 75th, with a median of $56,951 per year (2026-05, 36 postings).
NOC code
72310 — Carpenters. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.
Licensing and qualifications
Carpentry is a voluntary trade in most provinces (compulsory in Quebec), so no licence is required outside Quebec, but a Red Seal certificate is widely preferred.
What employers ask for: Journeyperson certification or several years of framing or finishing experience, your own hand tools, and site safety certificates.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current carpenter postings in Nova Scotia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the LMIA employer list.
Live postings
Carpenter jobs in Nova Scotia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a carpenter in Nova Scotia?
- The median salary for carpenters in Nova Scotia is $56,951 per year, with most postings between $52,000 and $60,383 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a carpenter in Nova Scotia?
- Carpentry is a voluntary trade in most provinces (compulsory in Quebec), so no licence is required outside Quebec, but a Red Seal certificate is widely preferred.
- What is the NOC code for carpenter?
- The NOC 2021 code for carpenter is 72310 (Carpenters). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.