Salaries
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors Salaries in Canada
Certification is available in 13 provinces or territories See the licensing guides
- Median wage in Canada
- $30.00 an hour
- Highest median wage
- $38.00 an hour British Columbia
- Lowest median wage
- $27.50 an hour Quebec
Wages by province and territory
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.00 | $30.00 | $41.50 |
| British Columbia | $25.00 | $38.00 | $46.29 |
| Alberta | $25.00 | $36.50 | $45.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $28.85 | $35.00 | $45.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $21.00 | $31.00 | $47.12 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $30.00 | $36.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20.00 | $30.00 | $39.00 |
| Ontario | $21.00 | $30.00 | $40.85 |
| Manitoba | $19.00 | $28.00 | $40.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $21.95 | $27.96 | $31.82 |
| Quebec | $21.00 | $27.50 | $38.00 |
| Yukon | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Northwest Territories | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Nunavut | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Job outlook by province and territory
| Where | Outlook |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Alberta | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Saskatchewan | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Nova Scotia | Good (4 of 5) |
| New Brunswick | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Undetermined |
| Ontario | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Manitoba | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Prince Edward Island | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Quebec | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Yukon | Undetermined |
| Northwest Territories | Undetermined |
| Nunavut | Undetermined |
Licence needed?
Not required. Certification is available but optional in 13 provinces or territories: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
Some roles in this group are licensed separately:
- Tool and gauge inspector: certification optional in 1 province or territory. Compare the provinces for tool and gauge inspector
Each regulator sets its own steps, fees and exams.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 2
- Usual education
- A college diploma or an apprenticeship of 2 or more years is usually required.
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