72106 economic 2025-2027
Southwest Limited
Canada Limited
Welders and related machine operators in Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$21.31
/hr
Typical
$26.25
/hr
Experienced
$37.00
/hr
Average: $27.37/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 Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many 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 Southwest region:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 41%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 13%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%