72106 economic 2025-2027
North Coast Very Limited
Canada Limited
Welders and related machine operators in North Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$28.66
/hr
Typical
$40.22
/hr
Experienced
$54.60
/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 North Coast 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about welders and related machine operators in the North Coast region:
- Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 39%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%