Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics (NOC 7312)

What you can expect to make (Average Hourly Earnings ($/hour))
Age Group This Occupation All Occupations 20-24 $15.09 $11.74 25-54 $20.95 $19.76 55+ $23.02 $19.59 Overall Average for Ages (20+) This Occupation All Occupations $20.21 $18.07		Hourly wages ($20.21) are close to the national average ($18.07). These earnings are close to the average for occupations in the trades, transport and equipement operators sector and close to the average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
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Close to the average
The unemployment rate (4%) is close to the 2004 average (7%). This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations. A low unemployment rate often means less competition for the jobs available. But you still need to have the required training and experience. A high unemployment rate doesn't necessarily mean you'll have great difficulty getting hired. But it can mean a fluctuating demand for workers, and you may experience bouts of unemployment.		Year This Occupation All Occupations 1991 7% 10% 1992 7% 11% 1993 8% 11% 1994 6% 10% 1995 5% 10% 1996 4% 10% 1997 5% 9% 1998 5% 8% 1999 5% 8% 2000 3% 7% 2001 4% 7% 2002 5% 8% 2003 6% 8% 2004 4% 7%

% of Part-time work is below average
This Occupation All Occupations Full-time 98% 81% Part-time 2% 19%		There were 49,800 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 38% since 1997. The percentage of part-time workers (2%) is below the 2004 average (19%) and has risen since 1997.
When full-time work is difficult to find, look at alternatives such as contract work, consulting, shared positions, and telework.

Average
The percentage of self-employed workers is 8% compared to the 2004 average of 15% and has stayed about the same since 1997.		This Occupation All Occupations Self-Employed 8% 15%
Does this occupation have an above-average rate of self-employment? Consider being your own boss if you can't find work with an employer.

Age Group This Occupation All Occupations 20-24 9% 10% 25-54 77% 72% 55+ 12% 12%		The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation.
Look at the youngest group. A low percentage means fewer openings for brand-new workers. A high percentage means more openings for brand-new workers. Look at the oldest age group. A high percentage means positions could open up from retirements. This could be significant for both mid-career changers and brand-new workers.

Below average
The percentage of women (1%) is below the 2004 average of 48%.		This Occupation All Occupations Percent Women 1% 48%

This page last modified on: 2007-03-31