72301 economic 2025-2027
Vancouver Island and Coast Very Limited
Canada Moderate
Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in Vancouver Island and Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.24
/hr
Typical
$44.72
/hr
Experienced
$60.17
/hr
Average: $43.79/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Very limited for steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 48%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 22%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 18%