73400 economic 2025-2027
Southeast Limited
Canada Limited
Heavy equipment operators in Southeast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$24.00
/hr
Typical
$28.31
/hr
Experienced
$40.00
/hr
Average: $31.19/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 Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 Southeast region:
- Approximately 570 people work in this occupation.
- Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 61%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 26%