94106 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Limited
Machining tool operators in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$22.43
/hr
Typical
$26.39
/hr
Experienced
$32.21
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for machining tool operators (NOC 94106) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about machining tool operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Machining tool operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 38%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 22%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 10%