21301 economic 2025-2027
Kootenay Moderate
Canada Moderate
Mechanical engineers in Kootenay
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$32.00
/hr
Typical
$43.27
/hr
Experienced
$72.12
/hr
Average: $47.85/hr
95.3% 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 Moderate for mechanical engineers (NOC 21301) in the Kootenay 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineers in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 35%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 32%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
- Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 6%