Primary Metal Manufacturing (NAICS 331)
Included sectors
- NAICS 331
- Primary metal manufacturing
Description
This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in smelting and refining ferrous and non-ferrous metals from ore, pig iron, or scrap in blast or electric furnaces. Metal alloys are made by introducing other chemical elements. The output of smelting and refining, usually in ingot form, is used in rolling and drawing operations to produce sheets, strips, bars, rods, and wire, and in molten form to produce castings and other basic metal products.
Hourly wage in 2025
- Minimum
- $25.50
- Median
- $45.00
- Maximum
- $62.00
Job prospects by industry sector
Job prospects by industry sector
Average annual growth 2025-2029
All of Québec
| This sector | Negative |
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| All sectors | 0.7% |
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Employment in 2024
The number of people employed is not published if less than 1,500.
All of Québec
| This sector | 23,200 |
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| All sectors | 4,566,000 |
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Type of jobs
All of Québec
| Full time | 97.5% |
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| Part time | 2.5% |
| Full time | 82% |
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| Part time | 18% |
All of Québec
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Yearly wage on 2020
All of Québec
All of Québec
Workforce sectoral committee
Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre de la métallurgie du Québec
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2035, avenue Victoria, bureau 306
Saint-Lambert, J4S1H1
Quebec -
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450-766-0855 -
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Sectoral associations
Related occupations
Last update: June 19, 2026