72105 economic 2025-2027
Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean Moderate
Canada Moderate
Ironworkers in Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$27.00
/hr
Typical
$44.00
/hr
Experienced
$47.51
/hr
Average: $40.55/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about ironworkers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%