21301 economic 2025-2027
Halifax Moderate
Canada Moderate
Mechanical engineers in Halifax
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$29.11
/hr
Typical
$45.01
/hr
Experienced
$64.55
/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 Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineers in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 670 people work in this occupation.
- Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 13%
- Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 13%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 7%