5. Fishing masters and officers
Median hourly wage: $40
Fishing masters and officers, workers who operate vessels greater than 100 tons to catch fish and other marine animals, occupy the fifth spot on our list of 11 highest paying blue collar jobs in Canada. High salary and minimal educational requirements, which include high school diploma, might seem attractive, but those who are considering a career in the occupation should know that this profile won’t be in demand in the future. In all areas for which employment potential has been determined the labor supply will exceed the number of available jobs. In addition, latest available data shows that employment in harvesting sector in the fishery has been on a decline for years.
