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Welder Wages in British Columbia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$35.00
Low (10th pct)
$23.25
High (90th pct)
$51.87
Vs. national
17% above
Wage trend
The median wage for welders in British Columbia rose from $28.50 in 2017 to $35.00 in 2025 — 23% 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 region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenay | $28.38 | $40.68 | $58.97 |
| North Coast | $28.66 | $40.22 | $54.60 |
| Cariboo | $28.51 | $39.95 | $54.40 |
| Northeast | $28.74 | $37.81 | $52.88 |
| Lower Mainland | $26.00 | $37.50 | $49.50 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $23.00 | $35.00 | $48.00 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $24.41 | $34.87 | $51.97 |
Other trades in British Columbia
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Carpenters
- 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
- 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: Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106). Source: Labour Force Survey.