Job outlooks for Floor covering installers

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Occupation

hardwood floor covering installer (73113)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%
    • 55% of floor covering installers work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • 45% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Nova ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 80% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 20% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 45% of floor covering installers work all year, while 55% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 46% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 28% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
        • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 27%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 95%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 39% of floor covering installers work all year, while 61% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 51% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 35% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

  • QuebecVery limited

    The employment outlook will be Very limited for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in Quebec:

    • Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.
    • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 82%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 85% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 36% of floor covering installers work all year, while 64% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 22% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 23% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 50% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 55%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 34%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 67%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 33%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%

    • Lanaudière Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

    • Laurentides Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Laval Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montréal Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 6,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 80% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 38% of floor covering installers work all year, while 62% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 54% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 26% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 91%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the London region:

      • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 91%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 74%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 2,560 people work in this occupation.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
    • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 81% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 51% of floor covering installers work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 64% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 30% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 53% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
    • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 91%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 50% of floor covering installers work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 64% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 62% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%

  • AlbertaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in Alberta:

    • Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 81% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 19% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 43% of floor covering installers work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 57% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 23% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Edmonton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%

  • British ColumbiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment will see the most gains in regions with high population growth, such as parts of the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan. 

    Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
    • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 84% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 45% of floor covering installers work all year, while 55% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 66% of floor covering installers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 20% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 1,110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for floor covering installers (NOC 73113) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about floor covering installers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Floor covering installers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

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