21301 economic 2025-2027
Calgary Moderate
Canada Moderate
Mechanical engineers in Calgary
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$36.06
/hr
Typical
$52.88
/hr
Experienced
$100.00
/hr
Average: $58.40/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 Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineers in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 3,370 people work in this occupation.
- Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 16%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%