By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
COUNTY (Østfold)Live + official Source: NAV feed + SSB · Data: 07/11/2026
34 live ads in Skilled trades in Østfold (0.27 per 1,000 jobs). Full-time 91% · permanent 71% · mostly English 3% · ask for Norwegian 18% · mention visa/permit/relocation 0% · mention authorisation/licence 0%. Open these jobs →
COUNTY (Østfold)Live feed Source: NAV feed · Data: 07/11/2026
Pay (national, SSB occupation groups that roughly match this field)
NATIONAL (all Norway)Official statistics Source: SSB table 11658 · Data: Q3 2026 vs Q3 2025
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Occupation (SSB STYRK-08 group) ⇅
Employees ⇅
Avg. monthly earnings, NOK ⇅
Median, NOK ⇅
Contract hours/week ⇅
Change vs Q3 2025 ⇅
Electricians (building)
34,386
55,890
55,840
35.2
+4.1%
Plumbers and pipe fitters
20,226
54,260
54,610
35.8
+4.0%
Carpenters and joiners
44,208
49,290
48,710
35.6
+4.7%
Painters
8,429
48,160
47,030
35.4
+4.0%
Bricklayers
4,017
51,410
50,000
36.0
+5.2%
Motor vehicle mechanics
21,669
49,170
49,730
35.3
+4.1%
Gross monthly earnings before tax, all employees in Norway (not specific to this place), as defined by SSB. The occupation list is a selection, not the full catalogue. Averages hide big differences by employer, experience and collective agreement. Contract hours include part-time employees.
Electricians (building)55,890
Plumbers and pipe fitters54,260
Carpenters and joiners49,290
Painters48,160
Bricklayers51,410
Motor vehicle mechanics49,170
Qualifications and permits
Many occupations in this field are regulated: authorisation or recognition is needed before you can work (see the HK-dir regulated professions list).
See the Østfold guide: Law, Qualifications and Foreigners tabs (recognition of foreign education, permits and first steps).