Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers
This occupation has low overall risk, with modest growth projected at +2.9%. Entry is competitive — credentials or experience matter, and earnings are above average.
1. Immigration displacement risk
Low riskHow likely jobs in this occupation could be affected by immigration-driven labour supply changes.
Source: ABS Census 2021 (TableBuilder, overseas-born by occupation). Data period: 2021.
2. AI / Automation risk
Low riskLikelihood that tasks in this occupation could be automated by AI or robotics in the coming years.
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Generative AI Capacity Study. Data period: 2024.
3. Entry & opportunity
+2.9%
5-year (May 2025 → May 2030)
11.9k total
80.8% from replacement (retirements, exits)
How difficult to go from no experience to first job: based on share of entry-level ads (JSA) and typical qualification (ANZSCO). Approximate.
Employment is growing and replacement adds openings. Demand varies by region and employer; entry requirements are shown separately above.
Source: JSA Employment Projections (growth, openings); JSA Gen AI Study (entry-level share); ANZSCO skill level. Data period: May 2025–2030 (projections), 2024 (Gen AI).
4. Earnings
$1,815.80/week(~$94,422/year)
avg weekly total cash
Average weekly total cash earnings (all employees, Persons). Includes full-time and part-time.
Source: ABS Employee Earnings and Hours. Data period: May 2025.