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By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
224 live ads in Industry & production in Norway (0.08 per 1,000 jobs). Full-time 90% · permanent 74% · mostly English 18% · ask for Norwegian 32% · mention visa/permit/relocation 2% · mention authorisation/licence 3%. Open these jobs →
| County ⇅ | Open ads in Industry & production ⇅ | Share of county ads ⇅ | Ads per 1,000 jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 33 | 2.3% | 0.06 |
| Østfold | 9 | 2.1% | 0.07 |
| Akershus | 24 | 2.7% | 0.08 |
| Buskerud | 23 | 5.0% | 0.18 |
| Innlandet | 11 | 1.7% | 0.06 |
| Vestfold | 2 | 0.6% | 0.02 |
| Telemark | 1 | 0.4% | 0.01 |
| Agder | 2 | 0.4% | 0.01 |
| Rogaland | 21 | 2.7% | 0.08 |
| Vestland | 39 | 3.3% | 0.12 |
| Møre og Romsdal | 17 | 3.0% | 0.13 |
| Trøndelag | 10 | 1.3% | 0.04 |
| Nordland | 17 | 2.5% | 0.14 |
| Troms | 8 | 1.5% | 0.09 |
| Finnmark | 4 | 1.7% | 0.10 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Maskinteknikk og mekanikk | 55 |
| Elektro/elektronikk | 52 |
| Matproduksjon og næringsmiddelarbeid | 37 |
| Arbeidsleder, industri | 24 |
| Fysikk, kjemi og metallurgi | 23 |
| Olje, gass og bergverk | 13 |
| Tekstil og presisjonsarbeid | 9 |
| Trevarearbeid og –foredling | 7 |
| Andre hjelpearbeidere | 3 |
| Jern og metall | 1 |
| Occupation (SSB STYRK-08 group) ⇅ | Employees ⇅ | Avg. monthly earnings, NOK ⇅ | Median, NOK ⇅ | Contract hours/week ⇅ | Change vs Q3 2025 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welders | 8,410 | 52,890 | 51,230 | 35.7 | +4.1% |
| 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.
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