21232 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Moderate
Software developers and programmers in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$32.00
/hr
Typical
$52.40
/hr
Experienced
$84.13
/hr
Average: $55.99/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) 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 developers and programmers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 23,020 people work in this occupation.
- Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 63%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%