72106 economic 2025-2027
Northern Moderate
Canada Limited
Welders and related machine operators in Northern
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$20.00
/hr
Typical
$29.00
/hr
Experienced
$42.25
/hr
Average: $31.07/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 Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about welders and related machine operators in the Northern region:
- Approximately 1,090 people work in this occupation.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%
- Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%