94121 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Good
Canada Moderate
Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.96
/hr
Typical
$38.00
/hr
Experienced
$47.98
/hr
Average: $38.52/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators (NOC 94121) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- 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 pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 76%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 24%