Helpful school subjects
Mathematics, science, technological education, manufacturing, drafting and English.
← Welder overview
02 · WHY · ASSEMBLE PATH
Why might the Welder trade fit me?
Career fit is not a score. Notice what interests you, then compare that curiosity with real workplaces and real people.
ESTIMATED ANNUAL EARNINGS
$42,000low
$62,000median
$82,560high
Estimated annual earnings equal the Job Bank hourly rates multiplied by 2,000 paid hours: $21/hr, $31/hr and $41.28/hr. Before tax; overtime, premiums, bonuses and unpaid time are not included. Accessed August 24, 2026.
FIT EXPLORATION
What sounds like you—right now?
Select any statements you want to think about. There is no minimum and no passing score.
Start anywhere.
Explore the real work, ask questions and compare related careers. This is not a professional assessment and does not decide whether you belong.
REALITIES TO CONSIDER
Visible results come with demanding conditions.
- Fume control and protective equipment are essential
- Some work involves heat, noise, awkward positions or heights
- Quality standards can be exacting
- Shift, shutdown or travel work varies by employer
- Skill develops through repeated supervised practice
Connected hobbies
Metal projects, fabrication, sculpture, automotive repair, model building and maker activities.
Careers to compare
Metal fabricator, boilermaker, ironworker, steamfitter/pipefitter, sheet metal worker and machinist.
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 24, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Welder ↗Scope, code, training, certification, classification and TSSA qualificationRed Seal — Welder ↗National standard, NOC and trade descriptionJob Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high hourly wagesSkilled Trades Ontario — 2024 trade report ↗Grade 12 entry and training summaryOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathwayOntario — financial supports ↗Current support programs and eligibilityDiver Certification Board of Canada ↗Canadian occupational-diver certification and CSA Z275.4 competency frameworkDCBC — Careers in Diving ↗Commercial-diving prerequisites and career context
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