Welder Wages in Nova Scotia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$29.00
Low (10th pct)
$21.00
High (90th pct)
$43.00
Vs. national
3% below
Wage trend
The median wage for welders in Nova Scotia rose from $21.00 in 2017 to $29.00 in 2025 — 38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | $23.58 | $31.60 | $47.23 |
| Cape Breton | $22.19 | $31.48 | $42.88 |
| North Shore | $20.00 | $30.00 | $42.49 |
| Annapolis Valley | $23.19 | $29.86 | $36.33 |
| Southern | $19.00 | $26.92 | $31.00 |
Other trades in Nova Scotia
- 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.