73310 economic 2025-2027
Northern Good
Canada Good
Railway and yard locomotive engineers in Northern
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$32.05
/hr
Typical
$44.87
/hr
Experienced
$67.31
/hr
Average: $46.71/hr
100.0% 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 Good for railway and yard locomotive engineers (NOC 73310) in the Northern 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 Northern region:
- Railway and yard locomotive engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): more than 95%