72106 economic 2025-2027
Northwest Limited
Canada Limited
Welders and related machine operators in Northwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$25.75
/hr
Typical
$36.00
/hr
Experienced
$41.50
/hr
Average: $34.96/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 Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Northwest region:
- Approximately 480 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%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 8%