Home › What jobs pay in Canada › Machinist
Pay by occupation
Machinist salary in Canada
NOC 72100 · Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
Median machinist pay in Canada is $30/hr, with most earning between $21/hr and $41.50/hr. Job Bank wage estimates for every province, with take-home pay at the median.
Median wage
$30/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$21/hr
per hour
High
$41.50/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$62,400
median × 2,080 hours
Pay by occupation
Machinist salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $25/hr | $38/hr | $46.29/hr | $79,040 |
| Alberta | $25/hr | $36.50/hr | $45/hr | $75,920 |
| Saskatchewan | $28.85/hr | $35/hr | $45/hr | $72,800 |
| Nova Scotia | $21/hr | $31/hr | $47.12/hr | $64,480 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $20/hr | $30/hr | $39/hr | $62,400 |
| New Brunswick | $20/hr | $30/hr | $36/hr | $62,400 |
| Ontario | $21/hr | $30/hr | $40.85/hr | $62,400 |
| Manitoba | $19/hr | $28/hr | $40/hr | $58,240 |
| Prince Edward Island | $21.95/hr | $27.96/hr | $31.82/hr | $58,157 |
| Quebec | $21/hr | $27.50/hr | $38/hr | $57,200 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
What's next