72105 economic 2025-2027
Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River Limited
Canada Moderate
Ironworkers in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$28.00
/hr
Typical
$40.80
/hr
Experienced
$53.46
/hr
Average: $40.49/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about ironworkers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 60%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 28%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%