21320 economic 2025-2027
Edmonton Limited
Canada Limited
Chemical engineers in Edmonton
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$36.52
/hr
Typical
$61.45
/hr
Experienced
$93.12
/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 Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Edmonton region:
- Approximately 960 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Chemical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 20%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 18%
- Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 6%