21320 economic 2025-2027
Northeast Limited
Canada Limited
Chemical engineers in Northeast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.35
/hr
Typical
$48.86
/hr
Experienced
$78.54
/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 Northeast 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 Northeast region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 22%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 16%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%