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By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
616 live ads in Skilled trades in Norway (0.21 per 1,000 jobs). Full-time 91% · permanent 75% · mostly English 7% · ask for Norwegian 24% · mention visa/permit/relocation 1% · mention authorisation/licence 5%. Open these jobs →
| County ⇅ | Open ads in Skilled trades ⇅ | Share of county ads ⇅ | Ads per 1,000 jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 57 | 4.0% | 0.11 |
| Østfold | 34 | 7.9% | 0.27 |
| Akershus | 61 | 6.9% | 0.19 |
| Buskerud | 23 | 5.0% | 0.18 |
| Innlandet | 31 | 4.8% | 0.18 |
| Vestfold | 18 | 5.7% | 0.16 |
| Telemark | 7 | 2.6% | 0.09 |
| Agder | 24 | 5.3% | 0.16 |
| Rogaland | 65 | 8.3% | 0.24 |
| Vestland | 130 | 11.1% | 0.38 |
| Møre og Romsdal | 31 | 5.4% | 0.23 |
| Trøndelag | 56 | 7.0% | 0.22 |
| Nordland | 40 | 5.8% | 0.34 |
| Troms | 18 | 3.3% | 0.20 |
| Finnmark | 17 | 7.1% | 0.44 |
Counties ranked by openings in this field. "Per 1,000 jobs" divides by all jobs in the county, so small counties are not hidden by big ones. It is a snapshot of hiring activity, not a forecast.
| Sub-category (NAV, Norwegian) ⇅ | Open ads ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Elektriker/elektro | 103 |
| Mekaniker | 98 |
| Øvrige håndverksyrker | 90 |
| Rørlegger | 78 |
| Tømrer og snekker | 74 |
| Vaktmester | 62 |
| Maler | 30 |
| Platearbeider og sveiser | 29 |
| Murer | 27 |
| Betongfagarbeider | 21 |
| Skredder | 2 |
| Feier | 2 |
| 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.
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 Norway guide: Law, Qualifications and Foreigners tabs (recognition of foreign education, permits and first steps).