21301 economic 2025-2027
South Central Moderate
Canada Moderate
Mechanical engineers in South Central
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.57
/hr
Typical
$40.57
/hr
Experienced
$64.04
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineers (NOC 21301) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineers in the South Central region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 38%
- Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 26%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%