Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Southwest

The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several 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 contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 20%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%