72105 economic 2025-2027
Halifax Good
Canada Moderate
Ironworkers in Halifax
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$25.63
/hr
Typical
$36.60
/hr
Experienced
$47.74
/hr
Average: $36.15/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about ironworkers in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 46%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 41%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%