72105 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Very Limited
Canada Moderate
Ironworkers in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.00
/hr
Typical
$38.09
/hr
Experienced
$50.59
/hr
Average: $38.97/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Very limited for ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about ironworkers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 1,640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 67%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 19%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 6%