21231 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Moderate
Software engineers and designers in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$34.62
/hr
Typical
$62.50
/hr
Experienced
$99.04
/hr
Average: $65.30/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for software engineers and designers (NOC 21231) 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.
- Not many 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 24,960 people work in this occupation.
- Software engineers and designers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%