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What Are The Wages And Benefits?

In British Columbia, the median annual salary for machinists and machining and tooling inspectors is $70,910.  Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions.

In BC’s regions, you can expect to make:

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low, median and high hourly salaries for various B.C. regions

Source: Job Bank Wage Report

Machinists who are employed full-time often receive benefits in addition to wages. Benefits may include extended health coverage, paid sick days, and paid vacation time.

Some machinists are members of trade unions, such as the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). As a Union member, you have your wage rates and benefits negotiated for you by the union.

Sources:  WorkBC Career Profiles & Career Cruising