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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.
Median hourly
$38.05
Low (10th pct)
$33.00
High (90th pct)
$72.13
Vs. national
5% below
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
Official classification: Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010). Source: Labour Force Survey.