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Mechanical engineer salary in Canada
NOC 21301 · Mechanical engineers
Median mechanical engineer pay in Canada is $45.67/hr, with most earning between $30/hr and $72.49/hr. Job Bank wage estimates for every province, with take-home pay at the median.
Median wage
$45.67/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$30/hr
per hour
High
$72.49/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$94,994
median × 2,080 hours
Pay by occupation
Mechanical engineer salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $33.65/hr | $52.88/hr | $96.15/hr | $109,990 |
| Saskatchewan | $33.65/hr | $50/hr | $64.90/hr | $104,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $35/hr | $47.31/hr | $75/hr | $98,405 |
| Ontario | $30.45/hr | $46.42/hr | $72.49/hr | $96,554 |
| New Brunswick | $31.25/hr | $45.67/hr | $82.05/hr | $94,994 |
| Quebec | $30/hr | $44/hr | $66.83/hr | $91,520 |
| Nova Scotia | $27.90/hr | $43.86/hr | $66.03/hr | $91,229 |
| British Columbia | $32/hr | $43.27/hr | $72.12/hr | $90,002 |
| Manitoba | $28.20/hr | $42.82/hr | $65.23/hr | $89,066 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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