21230 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Good
Canada Moderate
Computer systems developers and programmers in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.00
/hr
Typical
$46.15
/hr
Experienced
$69.82
/hr
Average: $51.28/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for computer systems developers and programmers (NOC 21230) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about computer systems developers and programmers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 3,220 people work in this occupation.
- Computer systems developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%