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Salary for Mécaniciens/mécaniciennes de locomotive et de cour de triage (NOC 73310) in Quebec

NOC 73310 · median hourly wage in Quebec: 43.00 $/hour (2023-2024)

One figure, read correctly

The median hourly wage published for this occupation in Quebec is 43.00 $/hour, measured over 2023-2024. That is a median, not an offer: half of the workers covered earn less, and the figure does not include overtime, bonuses or the differences between regions and employers.

What the number means in a budget

At 40 hours a week over 52 weeks, the median corresponds to about 89 440 $ a year gross, before income tax, pension plan, employment insurance and the parental plan. Net pay is lower, by a margin that depends on your situation.

Rent effort in three cities

The useful comparison is not the salary alone but the rent it has to cover:

  • Montréal — average rent 1 283 $/month, about 29.8 hours of this salary
  • Québec — average rent 1 227 $/month, about 28.5 hours of this salary
  • Sherbrooke — average rent 1 250 $/month, about 29.1 hours of this salary

Official occupation title

Occupations in Quebec are classified by the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The official title is published in French — Mécaniciens/mécaniciennes de locomotive et de cour de triage — and the code is 73310. When you search job postings or compare credentials, use that code: it is the reference used by employers, professional orders and the official job bank.

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Source: published Quebec occupational wage data (median hourly wage) for 2023-2024, matched with average rents by city. Checked 2026-09-21 — figures are revised with each statistical release: verify the current value at the source before deciding.