22100 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Moderate
Chemical technologists and technicians in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$20.00
/hr
Typical
$24.00
/hr
Experienced
$50.00
/hr
Average: $29.16/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for chemical technologists and technicians (NOC 22100) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about chemical technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,020 people work in this occupation.
- Chemical technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%
- Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%