73401 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Limited
Canada Moderate
Printing press operators in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$19.00
/hr
Typical
$26.50
/hr
Experienced
$40.16
/hr
Average: $28.61/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for printing press operators (NOC 73401) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several 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 printing press operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 970 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Printing press operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 62%
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 9%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%