73401 economic 2025-2027
Vancouver Island and Coast Moderate
Canada Moderate
Printing press operators in Vancouver Island and Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$19.00
/hr
Typical
$28.00
/hr
Experienced
$40.00
/hr
Average: $28.67/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for printing press operators (NOC 73401) 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.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about printing press operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Printing press operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 85%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%