21300 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Moderate
Civil engineers in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.88
/hr
Typical
$49.74
/hr
Experienced
$78.11
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for civil engineers (NOC 21300) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about civil engineers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 8,660 people work in this occupation.
- Civil engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 64%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%