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Machining Contractor Wages in British Columbia

Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.

Median hourly
$48.30
Low (10th pct)
$28.85
High (90th pct)
$61.34
Full-time yearly
≈ $100,500
Vs. national
21% above

Wage trend

$30$35$40$45$50$5520172019202120232025NOC 2021 reclassification$42.00$48.30

The median wage for machining contractors and supervisors in British Columbia rose from $40.00 in 2017 to $48.30 in 2025 — 21% over 8 years, before inflation. The dashed break marks the 2021 reclassification: the two segments are measured on different occupational definitions and are shown separately rather than joined.

By region within British Columbia

Economic regionLowMedianHigh
Vancouver Island and Coast$28.85$48.30$61.34
Lower Mainland$28.85$48.30$67.00
Thompson--Okanagan$28.85$48.30$61.34

Other trades in British Columbia

The full-time yearly figure is the median hourly wage × 2,080 hours (40 a week, 52 weeks). It is an equivalent, not a published salary, and excludes overtime. Official classification: Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010). Source: Labour Force Survey.