42202 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Moderate
Early childhood educators and assistants in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$20.00
/hr
Typical
$23.50
/hr
Experienced
$29.75
/hr
Average: $24.44/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 17,010 people work in this occupation.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 88%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%