21301 economic 2025-2027
Northern Moderate
Canada Moderate
Mechanical engineers in Northern
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.65
/hr
Typical
$50.00
/hr
Experienced
$64.90
/hr
Average: $49.29/hr
98.3% 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 Northern 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 Northern region:
- Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 15%