72106 economic 2025-2027
Southeast Limited
Canada Limited
Welders and related machine operators in Southeast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$21.00
/hr
Typical
$27.25
/hr
Experienced
$37.43
/hr
Average: $28.52/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of 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 welders and related machine operators in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 35%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 7%