How much does a machine oiler make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,183 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,704
- Equals
- $52,740
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $90,880 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $88,770 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $83,080 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $54,690 |
| 11. Canada | $52,740 |
| 12. Luxembourg estimate | $50,160 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $160 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Auto mechanicCA$56,320
- Aircraft technicianCA$81,120
- Metal molderCA$52,000
- WelderCA$62,400
- MetalworkerCA$86,390
- Steel erectorCA$77,790
- RiggerCA$74,730
- Metal workerCA$70,720
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machine oiler make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,183 a month, CA$74,190 a year.
How much does a machine oiler make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$51,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$99,920.
Which country pays a machine oiler the most?
Iceland, with a median of $90,880 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a machine oiler make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $65,260 a year against $52,740 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a machine oiler or an auto mechanic?
A machine oiler: CA$74,190 a year against CA$56,320 for an auto mechanic, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate