What is the average salary for a mechanical engineer in Ontario?

The median salary for mechanical engineers in Ontario is $85,000 per year, with most postings between $62,400 and $100,000 (2026-05). 5 of the 48 current Mechanical Engineer postings in Ontario 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 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.

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Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Ontario — 2026

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

Jobs available: 48
Median salary: $85,000
NOC code: 21301

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Salary range

Postings for mechanical engineers in Ontario run from about $62,400 at the 25th percentile to $100,000 at the 75th, with a median of $85,000 per year (2026-05, 25 postings).

$48,500median $85,000$115,000

NOC code

21301 — Mechanical engineers. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), 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 Ontario are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a mechanical engineer in Ontario?: The median salary for mechanical engineers in Ontario is $85,000 per year, with most postings between $62,400 and $100,000 (2026-05). 5 of the 48 current Mechanical Engineer postings in Ontario on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a mechanical engineer in Ontario?: 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 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.