72102 economic 2025-2027
Lethbridge - Medicine Hat Moderate
Canada Limited
Sheet metal workers in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$20.00
/hr
Typical
$30.00
/hr
Experienced
$42.00
/hr
Average: $30.85/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of health care facilities and schools will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period.
Here are some key facts about sheet metal workers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 32%