21320 economic 2025-2027
Ottawa Limited
Canada Limited
Chemical engineers in Ottawa
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.54
/hr
Typical
$47.53
/hr
Experienced
$72.96
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for chemical engineers (NOC 21320) in the Ottawa 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 chemical engineers in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 32%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 14%
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 10%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%