Wages for Plastics processing machine operators

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Occupation

shredder operator - plastic recycling (NOC 94111)

Location

All regions across Canada

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These wages were updated on November 19, 2025.

Hourly wages by community/area
Community/Area	Low ($/hour)	Median ($/hour)	High ($/hour)	Note
Canada	17.50	23.00	30.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Avalon Peninsula Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Prince Edward Island	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nova Scotia	19.39	23.38	26.85	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Annapolis Valley Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Cape Breton Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Halifax Region	18.64	23.20	29.32	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
North Shore Region	20.06	23.86	29.01	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Southern Region	18.27	23.09	27.69	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
New Brunswick	18.16	24.55	30.01	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Campbellton–Miramichi Region	15.90	21.04	32.09	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Edmundston–Woodstock Region	19.18	23.84	26.98	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Fredericton–Oromocto	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Moncton–Richibucto Region	17.40	25.06	34.03	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Saint John–St. Stephen Region	21.32	27.07	37.57	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Quebec	18.40	25.00	30.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Capitale-Nationale Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Centre-du-Québec Region	18.93	24.94	29.55	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Chaudière-Appalaches Region	19.30	24.07	28.97	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Côte-Nord Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Estrie Region	19.00	24.00	28.75	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Lanaudière Region	18.32	23.16	29.32	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Laurentides Region	20.22	24.75	31.96	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Laval Region	20.89	25.00	31.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Mauricie Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Montréal Region	18.02	22.95	28.71	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Montérégie Region	19.76	23.60	28.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nord-du-Québec Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Outaouais Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Ontario	17.60	22.70	29.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region	17.60	22.70	29.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Kingston–Pembroke Region	20.45	25.15	33.64	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region	17.60	24.00	33.56	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
London Region	17.60	22.70	29.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region	17.60	22.70	29.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Northeast Region	17.60	22.70	29.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Northwest Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Ottawa Region	19.92	23.98	30.34	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region	17.60	22.70	29.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Toronto Region	17.60	22.70	27.06	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Windsor-Sarnia Region	17.60	22.70	29.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Manitoba	16.00	23.00	33.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Interlake Region	19.40	23.99	32.43	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
North Central Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Parklands Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
South Central Region	19.98	23.83	28.40	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Southeast Region	19.10	22.53	25.32	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Southwest Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Winnipeg Region	16.00	23.00	33.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan	21.66	26.43	31.51	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Northern Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Prince Albert Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Regina–Moose Mountain Region	22.72	26.58	30.13	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Saskatoon–Biggar Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Yorkton–Melville Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Alberta	17.00	23.57	38.26	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Calgary Region	17.00	23.57	38.26	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Camrose–Drumheller Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Edmonton Region	17.00	23.57	38.26	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Red Deer Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
British Columbia	19.00	21.00	30.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Cariboo Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Kootenay Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region	19.00	20.45	31.30	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nechako Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Coast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Northeast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Thompson–Okanagan Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Vancouver Island and Coast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Yukon Territory	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

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