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Welder Wages in New Brunswick
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$28.00
Low (10th pct)
$22.00
High (90th pct)
$46.00
Full-time yearly
≈ $58,200
Vs. national
7% below
Wage trend
The median wage for welders in New Brunswick rose from $21.00 in 2017 to $28.00 in 2025 — 33% 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 New Brunswick
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbellton--Miramichi | $24.00 | $30.00 | $50.00 |
| Saint John--St. Stephen | $22.00 | $29.00 | $48.00 |
| Moncton--Richibucto | $22.00 | $27.00 | $34.00 |
| Fredericton--Oromocto | $22.00 | $27.00 | $46.09 |
| Edmundston--Woodstock | $19.50 | $26.00 | $32.00 |
Other trades in New Brunswick
- 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
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: Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106). Source: Labour Force Survey.