72106 economic 2025-2027
Avalon Peninsula Moderate
Canada Limited
Welders and related machine operators in Avalon Peninsula
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$23.46
/hr
Typical
$36.00
/hr
Experienced
$42.65
/hr
Average: $35.25/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about welders and related machine operators in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%