21332 economic 2025-2027
Edmonton Moderate
Canada Moderate
Petroleum engineers in Edmonton
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$38.82
/hr
Typical
$64.64
/hr
Experienced
$111.45
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for petroleum engineers (NOC 21332) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 petroleum engineers in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
- Petroleum engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 50%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 15%
- Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 7%