72106 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Limited
Canada Limited
Welders and related machine operators in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.00
/hr
Typical
$37.50
/hr
Experienced
$49.50
/hr
Average: $37.47/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 Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 5,900 people work in this occupation.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 10%