A shortlist of countries, the official sources to check and the Norwegian data we already have.
By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
| Country worth researching ⇅ | Free movement ⇅ | Immigration ⇅ | Public jobs ⇅ | Live jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | Immigration | – | Live jobs |
| Norway | EEA (not EU) | Immigration | Job portal | Live jobs |
| Australia | Outside EU/EEA/EFTA | Immigration | – | planned |
| Netherlands | EU | Immigration | – | planned |
Regulated profession. Authorisation or recognition is needed before you can work in this profession in many countries; start with the authority of your profession and the country's immigration authority.
103 live ads today in Skilled trades (niche “Electrician”).
| 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% |
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.
Signals in these ads: 1.0% mostly in English, 43.7% ask for Norwegian, 1.0% mention visa or relocation, 5.8% mention authorisation.
Niche guide · Skilled trades field page
The seven factors · 21 best countries · Working in Norway from your country.
Construction workers · Welders · Nurses · Doctors · Software developers · Truck drivers · Engineers · Hotel and restaurant workers · Agricultural workers · Renewable energy specialists · Finance professionals