94121 economic 2025-2027
Northwest Limited
Canada Moderate
Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators in Northwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$19.00
/hr
Typical
$24.94
/hr
Experienced
$40.00
/hr
Average: $27.89/hr
97.6% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators (NOC 94121) in the Northwest 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 230 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): 93%
- Forestry and logging and fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 7%