22301 economic 2025-2027
Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie Very Limited
Canada Moderate
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$24.04
/hr
Typical
$37.50
/hr
Experienced
$63.19
/hr
Average: $40.43/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Very limited for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 2,430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 30%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%