By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
CITY (Oslo)Live + official Source: NAV feed + SSB · Data: 07/11/2026
33 live ads in Industry & production in Oslo (0.06 per 1,000 jobs). Full-time 91% · permanent 88% · mostly English 27% · ask for Norwegian 30% · mention visa/permit/relocation 3% · mention authorisation/licence 6%. Open these jobs →
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 ⇅
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.
Welders52,890
Motor vehicle mechanics49,170
Qualifications and permits
See the Oslo guide: Law, Qualifications and Foreigners tabs (recognition of foreign education, permits and first steps).