What a heavy equipment mechanic earns depends on certification, resource-sector experience, and where they work. Because NOC 72401 spans an apprentice to a certified journeyperson in the resource sector, the band is wide, and Red Seal certification and field-service experience lift the top end. The table below shows the official Job Bank wage band by province for 2026.
These are hourly low-to-high bands from Job Bank Canada, classified under NOC 72401 (Heavy-duty equipment mechanics), updated November 19, 2025. The national median is $37.12 per hour.
| Province | Hourly low to high |
|---|---|
| Alberta | $23.50 to $65.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.87 to $55.85 |
| British Columbia | $27.00 to $55.50 |
| Saskatchewan | $22.50 to $51.50 |
| Ontario | $22.00 to $51.19 |
| Manitoba | $23.75 to $48.00 |
| Quebec | $24.00 to $47.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 to $41.00 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 to $40.20 |
| Prince Edward Island | $19.00 to $38.46 |
Job Bank also publishes bands for the territories, where pay runs highest: the Northwest Territories ($32.87 to $82.01), Yukon ($30.34 to $56.86), and Nunavut ($36.00 to $55.00).
What drives the spread
- Red Seal certification and journeyperson status, which lift the floor and the ceiling
- Resource-sector demand in mining, oil and gas, and forestry, which pushes the top of the band in Alberta, British Columbia, and the territories
- Compulsory certification in Alberta and in Quebec construction, which supports higher bands
- Cost of living and remote or camp-based work, which lift pay in the resource provinces and the North
Reading the ranges
These bands cover NOC 72401, which spans apprentices to certified journeyperson heavy equipment technicians. Apprentices and newer technicians sit near the floor. Certified journeypersons with resource-sector and field-service experience sit toward the ceiling, especially in Alberta and the territories.
Sources: Job Bank Canada provincial wage data (NOC 72401, updated November 19, 2025) and Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey.
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