72106 economic 2025-2027
Saskatoon - Biggar Limited
Canada Limited
Welders and related machine operators in Saskatoon - Biggar
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$23.00
/hr
Typical
$32.45
/hr
Experienced
$52.00
/hr
Average: $34.40/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 Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 1,520 people work in this occupation.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 26%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%