21320 economic 2025-2027
Thompson - Okanagan Moderate
Canada Limited
Chemical engineers in Thompson - Okanagan
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.92
/hr
Typical
$55.32
/hr
Experienced
$85.98
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for chemical engineers (NOC 21320) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several 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 chemical engineers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 32%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 16%