72106 economic 2025-2027
Cariboo Very Limited
Canada Limited
Welders and related machine operators in Cariboo
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$28.51
/hr
Typical
$39.95
/hr
Experienced
$54.40
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Very limited for welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many 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 Cariboo region:
- Approximately 590 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): 22%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 5%