Welder Wages in Manitoba
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$27.00
Low (10th pct)
$21.00
High (90th pct)
$40.16
Vs. national
10% below
Wage trend
The median wage for welders in Manitoba rose from $20.40 in 2017 to $27.00 in 2025 — 32% 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 Manitoba
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg | $23.00 | $28.00 | $40.16 |
| Interlake | $17.00 | $28.00 | $40.59 |
| Southeast | $21.00 | $27.25 | $37.43 |
| Southwest | $21.31 | $26.25 | $37.00 |
| South Central | $21.00 | $25.00 | $31.05 |
| North Central | $21.00 | $25.00 | $31.05 |
Other trades in Manitoba
- 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.