21320 economic 2025-2027
Kootenay Moderate
Canada Limited
Chemical engineers in Kootenay
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$38.40
/hr
Typical
$54.02
/hr
Experienced
$90.52
/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 Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Kootenay region:
- Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 76%
- Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 17%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%