10. Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
Median hourly wage: $34.79
This is an ideal occupation for people who like being their own boss. Currently, a third of these workers are self-employed, which is well above the national average of 14 percent. Highest paying region for the occupation is Alberta with the median hourly wage of $37 while the lowest paying province is New Brunswick, where workers earn 28.5$ per hour. Furthermore, job prospects for trades contractors and supervisors are excellent as job openings are expected to exceed labor force by 18 percent. Finally, the occupation requires less education than other listed jobs. Besides high school diploma candidates should only possess trade certification.
