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Machining Contractor Wages in Nova Scotia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Wage trend
The median wage for machining contractors and supervisors in Nova Scotia rose from $33.00 in 2017 to $38.05 in 2025 — 15% 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 Nova Scotia
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Breton | $24.85 | $37.64 | $64.56 |
| Halifax | $26.29 | $36.56 | $54.04 |
| Annapolis Valley | $24.80 | $36.23 | $50.93 |
| Southern | $25.49 | $35.93 | $50.05 |
| North Shore | $22.75 | $34.51 | $62.89 |
Other trades in Nova Scotia
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Carpenters
- Welders
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Ironworkers
- Machinists
- Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Automotive Service Technicians
- Concrete Finishers
- Drywall Installers
- Roofers
- Painters and Decorators
- Electrical Contractors and Supervisors
- Carpentry Contractors and Supervisors
- Construction Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
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.