How much does a metal worker make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,893 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,511
- Equals
- $50,280
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.0 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 | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $52,410 |
| 9. Canada | $50,280 |
| 10. Ireland estimate | $47,830 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Cnc operatorCA$52,930
- Metal molderCA$52,000
- WelderCA$62,400
- MetalworkerCA$86,390
- Steel erectorCA$77,790
- RiggerCA$74,730
- Auto mechanicCA$56,320
- Aircraft technicianCA$81,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,893 a month, CA$70,720 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$46,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$92,870.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $50,280 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A metal worker: CA$70,720 a year against CA$52,930 for a cnc operator, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate