72106 economic 2025-2027
Vancouver Island and Coast Limited
Canada Limited
Welders and related machine operators in Vancouver Island and Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$23.00
/hr
Typical
$35.00
/hr
Experienced
$48.00
/hr
Average: $34.91/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 Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about welders and related machine operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 2,020 people work in this occupation.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 22%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%