Salaries
Process Control and Machine Operators, Food and Beverage Processing Salary in Vancouver Island and Coast, British Columbia
- Median wage
- $21.65 an hour Vancouver Island and Coast
- Compared with British Columbia
- 1.6% lower $0.35 below the British Columbia median of $22.00
- Compared with Canada
- 3.8% lower $0.85 below the Canadian median of $22.50
- Job outlook
- Limited 2 of 5, 2025-2027
Wages in Vancouver Island and Coast
| Wage | Vancouver Island and Coast | British Columbia | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | $18.00 | $18.00 | $17.20 |
| Lower quartile | $18.00 | $20.00 | $19.60 |
| Median | $21.65 | $22.00 | $22.50 |
| Upper quartile | $23.00 | $28.00 | $27.00 |
| High | $30.00 | $30.35 | $32.00 |
| Average | $22.70 | $23.94 | $23.82 |
Job outlook
Limited (2 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Vancouver Island and Coast.
Education and training
- TEER category
- 4
- Usual education
- A high school diploma is usually required.
By region in British Columbia
| Region | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Mainland | $18.50 | $22.00 | $30.35 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $18.00 | $21.65 | $30.00 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Thompson – Okanagan | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Kootenay | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Cariboo | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Good (4 of 5) |
| North Coast | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Very limited (1 of 5) |
| Nechako | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Very limited (1 of 5) |
| Northeast | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Undetermined |
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