21231 economic 2025-2027
Vancouver Island and Coast Good
Canada Moderate
Software engineers and designers in Vancouver Island and Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$36.06
/hr
Typical
$55.29
/hr
Experienced
$106.09
/hr
Average: $62.36/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for software engineers and designers (NOC 21231) 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 software engineers and designers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 1,590 people work in this occupation.
- Software engineers and designers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 60%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
- Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%