Nova Scotia · NOC 21223
Data Analyst Jobs in Nova Scotia — 2026
No data analyst 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 (Canada)
- $87,231
- NOC code
- 21223
About data analyst work in Nova Scotia
Salary range
Postings for database analysts and data administrators in Canada run from about $78,956 at the 25th percentile to $96,776 at the 75th, with a median of $87,231 per year (2026-05, 42 postings, national estimate).
NOC code
21223 — Database analysts and data administrators. Data analysts are classified under 21223 in NOC 2021; some analytics roles with a heavy modelling component fall under 21211 (data scientists). This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.
Licensing and qualifications
No licence or registration is required.
What employers ask for: A degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, economics or business, plus SQL and a visualisation tool such as Power BI or Tableau.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current data analyst 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
Data Analyst jobs in Nova Scotia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a data analyst in Nova Scotia?
- The median salary for database analysts and data administrators in Canada is $87,231 per year, with most postings between $78,956 and $96,776 (2026-05, national estimate).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a data analyst in Nova Scotia?
- No. No licence or registration is required.
- What is the NOC code for data analyst?
- The NOC 2021 code for data analyst is 21223 (Database analysts and data administrators). Data analysts are classified under 21223 in NOC 2021; some analytics roles with a heavy modelling component fall under 21211 (data scientists). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.