What is the average salary for a mechanical engineer in British Columbia?

The median salary for mechanical engineers in British Columbia is $88,088 per year, with most postings between $84,000 and $90,002 (2026-05). 2 of the 12 current Mechanical Engineer postings in British Columbia on Jobily state a salary.

What is the NOC code for mechanical engineer?

The NOC 2021 code for mechanical engineer is 21301 (Mechanical engineers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and Job Bank.

British Columbia · NOC 21301

Mechanical Engineer Jobs in British Columbia — 2026

12 mechanical engineer jobs posted in British Columbia in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.

Jobs available: 12
Median salary: $88,088
NOC code: 21301

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Salary range

Postings for mechanical engineers in British Columbia run from about $84,000 at the 25th percentile to $90,002 at the 75th, with a median of $88,088 per year (2026-05, 5 postings).

$80,000median $88,088$120,000

NOC code

21301 — Mechanical engineers. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

Yes, to use the title or take responsibility for engineering work: P.Eng. registration with the provincial regulator, or EIT status while working toward it.

What employers ask for: An accredited mechanical engineering degree, P.Eng. or EIT registration, and CAD experience such as SolidWorks or Inventor.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current mechanical engineer postings in British Columbia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a mechanical engineer in British Columbia?: The median salary for mechanical engineers in British Columbia is $88,088 per year, with most postings between $84,000 and $90,002 (2026-05). 2 of the 12 current Mechanical Engineer postings in British Columbia on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a mechanical engineer in British Columbia?: Yes. Yes, to use the title or take responsibility for engineering work: P.Eng. registration with the provincial regulator, or EIT status while working toward it.
What is the NOC code for mechanical engineer?: The NOC 2021 code for mechanical engineer is 21301 (Mechanical engineers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and Job Bank.