How much does a metallurgist make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,364 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,825
- Equals
- $54,300
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 143 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. Switzerland estimate | $99,310 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $80,700 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $77,280 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $54,380 |
| 14. Canada | $54,300 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $48,810 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $431 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Wind technicianCA$63,500
- Technical aideCA$79,000
- Mechanical engineering technicianCA$79,340
- Chemical engineering technicianCA$95,680
- DraughtspersonCA$63,790
- Laser technicianCA$76,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metallurgist make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,364 a month, CA$76,370 a year.
How much does a metallurgist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$51,940 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$119,600.
Which country pays a metallurgist the most?
Australia, with a median of $73,520 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metallurgist make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $71,360 a year against $54,300 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a metallurgist or a wind technician?
A metallurgist: CA$76,370 a year against CA$63,500 for a wind technician, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate