How much does a steel erector make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,483 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,905
- Equals
- $55,300
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.2 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 | $85,150 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $83,180 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,840 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $56,880 |
| 8. Canada | $55,300 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $51,910 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderCA$52,000
- WelderCA$62,400
- MetalworkerCA$86,390
- 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 steel erector make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,483 a month, CA$77,790 a year.
How much does a steel erector make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$53,660 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$98,180.
Which country pays a steel erector the most?
Australia, with a median of $73,650 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a steel erector make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $57,930 a year against $55,300 in Canada, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a steel erector or a metal molder?
A steel erector: CA$77,790 a year against CA$52,000 for a metal molder, 1.5 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate