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Machinist Wages in Ontario
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$30.00
Low (10th pct)
$21.00
High (90th pct)
$40.85
Vs. national
0% above
Wage trend
The median wage for machinists in Ontario rose from $23.56 in 2017 to $30.00 in 2025 — 27% 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 Ontario
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $23.50 | $32.00 | $36.00 |
| London | $22.00 | $32.00 | $36.00 |
| Northeast | $20.00 | $31.00 | $41.75 |
| Ottawa | $21.00 | $30.00 | $40.85 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $21.00 | $30.00 | $40.85 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $21.00 | $30.00 | $40.85 |
| Toronto | $17.60 | $30.00 | $41.67 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $22.00 | $30.00 | $36.75 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $21.00 | $30.00 | $40.85 |
| Northwest | $21.00 | $30.00 | $40.85 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $22.00 | $28.50 | $40.00 |
Other trades in Ontario
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Carpenters
- Welders
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Ironworkers
- Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Automotive Service Technicians
- Concrete Finishers
- Drywall Installers
- Roofers
- Painters and Decorators
- Machining Contractors and Supervisors
- Electrical Contractors and Supervisors
- Carpentry Contractors and Supervisors
- Construction Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100). Source: Labour Force Survey.