21232 economic 2025-2027
Vancouver Island and Coast Good
Canada Moderate
Software developers and programmers in Vancouver Island and Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$28.00
/hr
Typical
$51.28
/hr
Experienced
$79.33
/hr
Average: $52.60/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) 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.
- A moderate number of 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 developers and programmers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 2,310 people work in this occupation.
- Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 65%
- Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 9%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%