73300 economic 2025-2027
Vancouver Island and Coast Moderate
Canada Moderate
Transport truck drivers in Vancouver Island and Coast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$22.00
/hr
Typical
$32.45
/hr
Experienced
$42.50
/hr
Average: $32.69/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several 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 transport truck drivers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 3,520 people work in this occupation.
- Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 42%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%