21102 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Moderate
Geoscientists and oceanographers in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$36.06
/hr
Typical
$54.95
/hr
Experienced
$108.17
/hr
Average: $62.27/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for geoscientists and oceanographers (NOC 21102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about geoscientists and oceanographers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 1,610 people work in this occupation.
- Geoscientists and oceanographers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 28%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 17%