21301 economic 2025-2027
Northwest Limited
Canada Moderate
Mechanical engineers in Northwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$32.98
/hr
Typical
$47.60
/hr
Experienced
$72.21
/hr
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 Northwest 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 Northwest region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 27%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 13%
- Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 11%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%