72106 economic 2025-2027
Ottawa Very Limited
Canada Limited
Welders and related machine operators in Ottawa
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$21.00
/hr
Typical
$28.00
/hr
Experienced
$41.28
/hr
Average: $29.64/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 Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Ottawa region:
- Approximately 1,340 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): 25%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%