Ontario · NOC 72106

Welder Jobs in Ontario — 2026

5 welder jobs posted in Ontario in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.

Jobs available
5
Median salary
$66,103
NOC code
72106
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About welder work in Ontario

Salary range

Postings for welders and related machine operators in Ontario run from about $56,160 at the 25th percentile to $74,932 at the 75th, with a median of $66,103 per year (2026-05, 136 postings).

$37,960median $66,103$98,800

NOC code

72106 — Welders and related machine operators. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

Welding is a voluntary trade in most provinces, but structural work requires current CWB tickets for the process and position, and pressure work requires provincial pressure-welder certification.

What employers ask for: CWB certification in the processes the posting names (MIG, TIG, stick, flux-core), a welding diploma or Red Seal, and the ability to read drawings.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current welder postings in Ontario are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a welder in Ontario?
The median salary for welders and related machine operators in Ontario is $66,103 per year, with most postings between $56,160 and $74,932 (2026-05). 2 of the 5 current Welder postings in Ontario on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a welder in Ontario?
Welding is a voluntary trade in most provinces, but structural work requires current CWB tickets for the process and position, and pressure work requires provincial pressure-welder certification.
What is the NOC code for welder?
The NOC 2021 code for welder is 72106 (Welders and related machine operators). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.