21301 economic 2025-2027
Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River Limited
Canada Moderate
Mechanical engineers in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.65
/hr
Typical
$52.88
/hr
Experienced
$96.15
/hr
Average: $56.86/hr
95.4% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for mechanical engineers (NOC 21301) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 43%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 18%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%