Mechanical engineers

National Occupation Code (NOC): 2132  ยท  Browse All Occupations

Mechanical engineers research, design and develop machinery and systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, power generation, transportation, processing and manufacturing. They also perform duties related to the evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineers are employed by consulting firms, by power-generating utilities and in a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries, or they may be self-employed.

Regional Employment Participation by Industry

This chart outlines regional employment participation by industry for mechanical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated industry, or refer to the table below.

Industry Employed Individuals
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 0
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 0
Utilities 350
Construction 40
Manufacturing 345
Wholesale trade 35
Retail trade 10
Transportation and warehousing 15
Information and cultural industries 0
Finance and insurance 0
Real estate and rental and leasing 0
Professional, scientific and technical services 330
Management of companies and enterprises 0
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 0
Educational services 30
Health care and social assistance 0
Arts, entertainment and recreation 10
Accommodation and food services 0
Other services 15
Public administration 15
Not Applicable 0
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Median Income by Education

The following table details the median income for various education levels for mechanical engineers.

Education Level Median Income
No certificate, diploma or degree N/A
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate N/A
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma N/A
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma $75,203
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level N/A
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above $90,908
Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree $89,336
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

Median Income by Gender

The following table details median income by gender for mechanical engineers.

Gender Median Income
Male $89,336
Female $90,364
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Regional Employment Participation by Age Group

This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for mechanical engineers

Age Group Employed Individuals
15 to 24 years 65
25 to 34 years 355
35 to 44 years 260
45 to 54 years 275
55 to 64 years 200
65 to 74 years 30
75 years and over 0
Total 1,200
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type

This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for mechanical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.

Employment Type Employed Individuals
Full Time 370
Part Time 860
Total 1,230
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Regional Employment Participation by Gender

This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for mechanical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.

Gender Employed Individuals
Male 1,110
Female 120
Total 1,230
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker

This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for mechanical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.

Class Employed Individuals
Employee 1,095
Self Employed 100
Total 1,200
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status

This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for mechanical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.

Labour Status Individuals
Employed 1,170
Unemployed 30
Total 1,200
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for labour force aged 15 and over in private households.

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Regional Employment Participation by Education Level

This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for mechanical engineers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.

Education Level Individuals
No certificate, diploma or degree 0
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate 10
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 25
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 175
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 15
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 995
Total 1,230
Data source: Statistics Canada 2016 Census of Population. Custom tabulation for population aged 15 and over who worked in 2015 and reported employment income in 2015.

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