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what is the highest paying jobs in Canada?

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A short, practical way to answer original question: instead of a single static list, use two authoritative sources that are refreshed regularly and show different views of pay — one that reports wages by occupation and location, and one that reports wages by industry and province. This avoids out-of-date lists and makes it possible to compare median versus average pay, plus job outlooks and regional differences. and pointed toward common lists and web tools; the steps below show how to turn those leads into current, verifiable numbers. (jobbank.gc.ca)

Step-by-step quick method: pick the exact job name or its NOC code, then run a wage lookup on Job Bank (enter job title or NOC and a city/province) to see local low/median/high ranges and the published outlook. Next, consult Statistics Canada’s wage tables for the broader industry and occupation-series (use the annual/monthly tables and the LFS/SEPH guides) to understand whether averages are being skewed by outliers. Remember the difference between “average” and “median,” and that StatsCan’s employee-wage series are for employees only (self-employed incomes are not included) — these details matter when comparing roles or regions. (jobbank.gc.ca)

Practical cautions and what to compare: look at percentiles (not just a single number), check the job outlook and number of openings, factor in required credentials or licensing, and compare total compensation (benefits/bonuses/shift or remote premiums) alongside cost of living in the province or territory you care about. For a reliable snapshot, combine Job Bank’s local wage reports with the relevant Statistics Canada tables for province/industry context; that gives a defensible, up-to-date answer rather than relying on an old forum list. (jobbank.gc.ca)

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Senior roles in healthcare (doctors, dentists, healthcare management), law, finance, manufacturing (auto-industry & related, software & game design), and natural resource management (forestry, mining, oil extraction).

Jobs in public education are better paid than many other places as well (senior school principals can make >$100,000/year). And typical teacher makes ~$50,000/year.
Nursing ain't too shabby either at ~$70,000/year.

While finance is still near the top they aren't as highly paid as in other countries (typically $70,000-$120,000/year)

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You can get info on salaries in Canada on sites like glassdoor.com and jobsaloon.com

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