73310 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Good
Railway and yard locomotive engineers in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$36.55
/hr
Typical
$54.00
/hr
Experienced
$69.71
/hr
Average: $55.10/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for railway and yard locomotive engineers (NOC 73310) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 railway and yard locomotive engineers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Railway and yard locomotive engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 78%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%