21232 economic 2025-2027
Saint John - St. Stephen Moderate
Canada Moderate
Software developers and programmers in Saint John - St. Stephen
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$27.85
/hr
Typical
$43.69
/hr
Experienced
$73.03
/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 Saint John - St. Stephen 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about software developers and programmers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 85%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%