72401 economic 2025-2027
Chaudière - Appalaches Moderate
Canada Moderate
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Chaudière - Appalaches
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$24.00
/hr
Typical
$33.00
/hr
Experienced
$47.00
/hr
Average: $34.38/hr
93.9% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
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 Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of 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 heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%