73400 economic 2025-2027
Lethbridge - Medicine Hat Limited
Canada Limited
Heavy equipment operators in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$29.80
/hr
Typical
$34.30
/hr
Experienced
$40.50
/hr
Average: $35.01/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about heavy equipment operators in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
- Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 63%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%