21211 economic 2025-2027
Vancouver Island and Coast Good
Canada Moderate
Data scientists in Vancouver Island and Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$32.45
/hr
Typical
$48.08
/hr
Experienced
$88.94
/hr
Average: $53.05/hr
87.2% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for data scientists (NOC 21211) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 data scientists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Data scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 28%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 25%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%