63200 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Limited
Cooks in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$17.85
/hr
Typical
$20.00
/hr
Experienced
$26.00
/hr
Average: $21.05/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for cooks (NOC 63200) 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 cooks in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 16,260 people work in this occupation.
- Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 83%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%