42101 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Good
Canada Moderate
Firefighters in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$37.93
/hr
Typical
$52.00
/hr
Experienced
$62.00
/hr
Average: $51.49/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for firefighters (NOC 42101) 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 firefighters in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 4,110 people work in this occupation.
- Firefighters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 95%