How much does a metalworker make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$7,199 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$5,399
- Equals
- $61,420
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.3 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 | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 4. United States | $62,970 |
| 5. Canada | $61,420 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $59,440 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderCA$52,000
- WelderCA$62,400
- Steel erectorCA$77,790
- RiggerCA$74,730
- Metal workerCA$70,720
- Cnc operatorCA$52,930
- Auto mechanicCA$56,320
- Aircraft technicianCA$81,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$7,199 a month, CA$86,390 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$62,770 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$104,500.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $61,420 in Canada, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: CA$86,390 a year against CA$52,000 for a metal molder, 1.7 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate