73400 economic 2025-2027
Ottawa Moderate
Canada Limited
Heavy equipment operators in Ottawa
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$19.00
/hr
Typical
$31.00
/hr
Experienced
$38.75
/hr
Average: $30.74/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Ottawa 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.
Here are some key facts about heavy equipment operators in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 3,030 people work in this occupation.
- Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 67%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%