Welder Wages in Ontario
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$28.00
Low (10th pct)
$21.00
High (90th pct)
$41.28
Vs. national
7% below
Wage trend
The median wage for welders in Ontario rose from $22.00 in 2017 to $28.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | $25.75 | $36.00 | $41.50 |
| Northeast | $17.60 | $32.00 | $45.00 |
| Ottawa | $21.00 | $28.00 | $41.28 |
| Toronto | $20.00 | $28.00 | $42.00 |
| London | $21.00 | $28.00 | $41.28 |
| Stratford--Bruce Peninsula | $21.00 | $28.00 | $41.28 |
| Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie | $21.00 | $27.66 | $37.00 |
| Kingston--Pembroke | $20.50 | $27.00 | $46.85 |
| Muskoka--Kawarthas | $21.66 | $27.00 | $35.00 |
| Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula | $20.00 | $27.00 | $35.00 |
| Windsor--Sarnia | $20.00 | $25.50 | $38.00 |
Other trades in Ontario
- 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.