Engineering and Technology / Quality Control and Inspection

Corrosion Technician

A corrosion technician inspects, tests, and maintains equipment and structures to prevent or mitigate corrosion damage. They apply protective coatings, use cathodic protection systems, and perform material assessments in industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

Average monthly gross

8,440 CAD

2 validated salaries

Median

8,440 CAD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

8,064 CAD - 8,816 CAD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Corrosion Technician

ISCO

3112

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
8,440 CAD 7,970 CAD - 8,910 CAD

Yearly trend

8,440 CAD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 8,910 CAD 1
United Kingdom 7,970 CAD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
NHS Trust 7,970 CAD 1
Shopify 8,910 CAD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Corrosion Control Technician Corrosion Prevention Technician Cathodic Protection Technician Corrosion Inspector

Skills

Hard skills

Corrosion inspection Cathodic protection testing Coating application Material testing Non-destructive testing (NDT) Corrosion rate measurement Data analysis

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem-solving Technical documentation Communication Safety awareness

Tools

Multimeter Cathodic protection rectifier Coating thickness gauge Ultrasonic thickness tester Corrosion coupon Data logger

Certifications

NACE CP Technician SSPC Protective Coating Specialist API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector ASNT Level I/II NDT

Employment context

Industries

Oil and Gas Manufacturing Infrastructure and Construction Marine and Shipping Utilities and Energy

Company types

Engineering consulting firms Oil and gas companies Manufacturing plants Government agencies Inspection and testing services

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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