72401 economic 2025-2027
Northwest Moderate
Canada Moderate
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Northwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.78
/hr
Typical
$39.01
/hr
Experienced
$56.49
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of 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 heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 20%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%