21301 economic 2025-2027
Avalon Peninsula Moderate
Canada Moderate
Mechanical engineers in Avalon Peninsula
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$37.23
/hr
Typical
$47.31
/hr
Experienced
$86.54
/hr
Average: $52.34/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 Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 25%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%