The Best Occupations in BC Next 10 Years

Discover occupations in B.C. that are expected to offer the best opportunities over the next 10 years.

High opportunity occupations are those that are expected to experience higher demand and offer higher pay compared to other occupations.

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook: 2021 Edition provides a list of high opportunity occupations for B.C. and for the seven economic regions.

B.C. Labour Market Outlook: 2021 Edition PDF

High opportunity occupations are identified by answering the four key questions:

  1. How many job opportunities will be available?
    (The number of job openings and the strength in employment growth)
  2. How easy will it be to get a job in the future?
    (Forecast labour market tightness)
  3. How easy is it to get a job now?
    (Most recent unemployment and employment insurance rates)
  4. How much is the wage?
    (Current wage rate)

Search for high opportunity occupations by region, education and occupational interest below.

A degree is the typical education background

Occupation Occupational Interest Median Hourly Wage Job Openings to 2031
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012) Investigative, Social $41.00 20,140
Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171) Investigative, Conventional $37.00 13,120
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012) Investigative, Social $41.00 12,623
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174) Investigative, Conventional $43.27 12,620
Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111) Conventional $29.59 11,150
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174) Investigative, Conventional $43.27 10,130
Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171) Investigative, Conventional $37.00 9,975
Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173) Investigative $52.00 9,350
Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111) Conventional $29.59 8,638
Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 4032) Social $36.20 8,272
Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173) Investigative $52.00 8,238
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213) Enterprising $50.00 8,030
Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (NOC 0013) Enterprising $63.19 6,520
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213) Enterprising $50.00 6,458
Other financial officers (NOC 1114) Enterprising, Conventional $33.33 5,850
Accommodation service managers (NOC 0632) Enterprising $26.44 5,760
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (NOC 6221) Enterprising $27.00 5,720
Secondary school teachers (NOC 4031) Social $38.46 5,611
College and other vocational instructors (NOC 4021) Social $42.31 5,260
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (NOC 1123) Enterprising $28.72 5,240
Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (NOC 0013) Enterprising $63.19 5,120
Professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 1122) Conventional, Investigative, Enterprising $37.97 5,060
Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 4112) Enterprising $115,621* 4,910
Financial managers (NOC 0111) Enterprising, Conventional $45.67 4,900
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (NOC 6221) Enterprising $27.00 4,455
Civil engineers (NOC 2131) Investigative, Realistic $41.83 4,410
Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) Artistic, Investigative, Conventional $32.21 4,310
Other financial officers (NOC 1114) Enterprising, Conventional $33.33 4,291
Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (NOC 0124) Enterprising $39.32 4,130
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012) Investigative, Social $41.00 4,104
Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants (NOC 4163) Enterprising $33.33 4,050
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (NOC 1123) Enterprising $28.72 3,984
Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities (NOC 0016) Enterprising $49.32 3,960
Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (NOC 0015) Enterprising $36.15 3,900
Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 4112) Enterprising $115,621* 3,740
Banking, credit and other investment managers (NOC 0122) Enterprising $43.59 3,640
Musicians and singers (NOC 5133) Artistic $19,515* 3,640
Professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 1122) Conventional, Investigative, Enterprising $37.97 3,511
Other instructors (NOC 4216) Social $17.31 3,430
Civil engineers (NOC 2131) Investigative, Realistic $41.83 3,375
Financial managers (NOC 0111) Enterprising, Conventional $45.67 3,357
Human resources professionals (NOC 1121) Social, Enterprising, Conventional $37.00 3,320
Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (NOC 0124) Enterprising $39.32 3,290
General practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) Investigative $164,237* 3,270
Managers in health care (NOC 0311) Enterprising $46.00 3,240
Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants (NOC 4163) Enterprising $33.33 3,178
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (NOC 0121) Enterprising $48.08 3,120
Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) Artistic, Investigative, Conventional $32.21 3,015
Social workers (NOC 4152) Social $37.00 3,000
Specialist physicians (NOC 3111) Investigative $256,202* 3,000
Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (NOC 0015) Enterprising $36.15 2,963
Other administrative services managers (NOC 0114) Enterprising $43.59 2,960
Human resources managers (NOC 0112) Enterprising $50.48 2,890
Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities (NOC 0016) Enterprising $49.32 2,836
Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 0423) Enterprising $34.62 2,830
Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (NOC 0014) Enterprising $45.96 2,810
Family, marriage and other related counsellors (NOC 4153) Social $31.20 2,680
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012) Investigative, Social $41.00 2,652
Other instructors (NOC 4216) Social $17.31 2,520
Other business services managers (NOC 0125) Enterprising $45.67 2,480
Banking, credit and other investment managers (NOC 0122) Enterprising $43.59 2,461
Musicians and singers (NOC 5133) Artistic $19,515* 2,449
Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 2133) Investigative, Realistic $44.38 2,430
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (NOC 0121) Enterprising $48.08 2,409
Accommodation service managers (NOC 0632) Enterprising $26.44 2,313
Human resources professionals (NOC 1121) Social, Enterprising, Conventional $37.00 2,295
Mechanical engineers (NOC 2132) Investigative, Realistic $37.50 2,210
Professional occupations in religion (NOC 4154) Social, Enterprising $23.33 2,170
Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171) Investigative, Conventional $37.00 2,087
Authors and writers (NOC 5121) Artistic, Investigative $30.10 2,080
Corporate sales managers (NOC 0601) Enterprising $31.25 2,050
Managers in health care (NOC 0311) Enterprising $46.00 2,040
Human resources managers (NOC 0112) Enterprising $50.48 2,020
General practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) Investigative $164,237* 2,009
Specialist physicians (NOC 3111) Investigative $256,202* 1,997
Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 2133) Investigative, Realistic $44.38 1,990
Other administrative services managers (NOC 0114) Enterprising $43.59 1,950
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (NOC 3011) Investigative, Social $43.25 1,920
School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 0422) Enterprising $48.08 1,870
Physiotherapists (NOC 3142) Social $41.39 1,860
Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (NOC 0014) Enterprising $45.96 1,843
Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 0423) Enterprising $34.62 1,760
Mechanical engineers (NOC 2132) Investigative, Realistic $37.50 1,699
Social workers (NOC 4152) Social $37.00 1,676
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 2147) Realistic, Investigative $53.85 1,670
Other business services managers (NOC 0125) Enterprising $45.67 1,625
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174) Investigative, Conventional $43.27 1,601
Engineering managers (NOC 0211) Enterprising $50.00 1,590
Family, marriage and other related counsellors (NOC 4153) Social $31.20 1,586
Purchasing managers (NOC 0113) Enterprising $44.71 1,580
Corporate sales managers (NOC 0601) Enterprising $31.25 1,559
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172) Conventional $37.50 1,530
Financial and investment analysts (NOC 1112) Conventional, Enterprising $36.06 1,530
Dentists (NOC 3113) Investigative, Realistic $104,055* 1,510
Pharmacists (NOC 3131) Investigative $98,725* 1,440
Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training (NOC 0421) Enterprising $50.48 1,430
Conference and event planners (NOC 1226) Enterprising $23.08 1,430
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 2147) Realistic, Investigative $53.85 1,428
Architects (NOC 2151) Artistic $36.06 1,400
Authors and writers (NOC 5121) Artistic, Investigative $30.10 1,391
Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4161) Investigative, Enterprising, Realistic $36.06 1,390
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (NOC 0513) Enterprising $53,753* 1,390
Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4166) Enterprising $38.46 1,350
Professional occupations in religion (NOC 4154) Social, Enterprising $23.33 1,348
Senior government managers and officials (NOC 0012) Enterprising $56.83 1,310
Accommodation service managers (NOC 0632) Enterprising $26.44 1,306
School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 0422) Enterprising $48.08 1,245
Accommodation service managers (NOC 0632) Enterprising $26.44 1,242
Engineering managers (NOC 0211) Enterprising $50.00 1,229
Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers (NOC 1212) Enterprising, Conventional $33.65 1,210
Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111) Conventional $29.59 1,189
Purchasing managers (NOC 0113) Enterprising $44.71 1,181
Physiotherapists (NOC 3142) Social $41.39 1,172
Architects (NOC 2151) Artistic $36.06 1,138
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172) Conventional $37.50 1,124
Financial and investment analysts (NOC 1112) Conventional, Enterprising $36.06 1,100
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (NOC 3011) Investigative, Social $43.25 1,095
Dentists (NOC 3113) Investigative, Realistic $104,055* 1,055
Occupational therapists (NOC 3143) Social, Investigative $42.00 990
Psychologists (NOC 4151) Investigative $50.00 990
University professors and lecturers (NOC 4011) Social $43.27 989
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213) Enterprising $50.00 987
Professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 1122) Conventional, Investigative, Enterprising $37.97 970
Pharmacists (NOC 3131) Investigative $98,725* 964
University professors and lecturers (NOC 4011) Social $43.27 951
Other financial officers (NOC 1114) Enterprising, Conventional $33.33 925
Utilities managers (NOC 0912) Enterprising $61.30 920
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts (NOC 0512) Enterprising $33.68 910
Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111) Conventional $29.59 896
Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers (NOC 1212) Enterprising, Conventional $33.65 874
College and other vocational instructors (NOC 4021) Social $42.31 862
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (NOC 0513) Enterprising $53,753* 861
Dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 3132) Investigative, Social $35.27 860
Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (NOC 1113) Enterprising $32.88 859
Information systems testing technicians (NOC 2283) Investigative, Conventional $32.69 830
Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (NOC 0013) Enterprising $63.19 803
Financial managers (NOC 0111) Enterprising, Conventional $45.67 773
Veterinarians (NOC 3114) Investigative $85,140* 760
Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) Artistic, Investigative, Conventional $32.21 759
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (NOC 1123) Enterprising $28.72 751
Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 3144) Social, Investigative $25.00 750
Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4166) Enterprising $38.46 747
Musicians and singers (NOC 5133) Artistic $19,515* 738
Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171) Investigative, Conventional $37.00 735
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174) Investigative, Conventional $43.27 696
Allied primary health practitioners (NOC 3124) Social $45.00 690
Information systems testing technicians (NOC 2283) Investigative, Conventional $32.69 686
Psychologists (NOC 4151) Investigative $50.00 676
Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173) Investigative $52.00 673
Social workers (NOC 4152) Social $37.00 662
Senior government managers and officials (NOC 0012) Enterprising $56.83 660
Architecture and science managers (NOC 0212) Enterprising $50.55 660
General practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) Investigative $164,237* 652
Occupational therapists (NOC 3143) Social, Investigative $42.00 626
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts (NOC 0512) Enterprising $33.68 612
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (NOC 6221) Enterprising $27.00 599
Managers in health care (NOC 0311) Enterprising $46.00 598
Human resources professionals (NOC 1121) Social, Enterprising, Conventional $37.00 572
Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 0423) Enterprising $34.62 570
Utilities managers (NOC 0912) Enterprising $61.30 553
Dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 3132) Investigative, Social $35.27 549
Family, marriage and other related counsellors (NOC 4153) Social $31.20 548
Other managers in public administration (NOC 0414) Enterprising $52.82 540
Other instructors (NOC 4216) Social $17.31 540
Chiropractors (NOC 3122) Social $53,032* 530
Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 0412) Enterprising $53.42 530
Other administrative services managers (NOC 0114) Enterprising $43.59 526
Specialist physicians (NOC 3111) Investigative $256,202* 525
Banking, credit and other investment managers (NOC 0122) Enterprising $43.59 523
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (NOC 3141) Social, Investigative $41.91 520
Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (NOC 0014) Enterprising $45.96 517
Civil engineers (NOC 2131) Investigative, Realistic $41.83 513
Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 3144) Social, Investigative $25.00 507
Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants (NOC 4163) Enterprising $33.33 506
Legislators (NOC 0011) Enterprising $65,769* 500
Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (NOC 0013) Enterprising $63.19 497
Human resources managers (NOC 0112) Enterprising $50.48 475
Financial managers (NOC 0111) Enterprising, Conventional $45.67 465
Veterinarians (NOC 3114) Investigative $85,140* 463
College and other vocational instructors (NOC 4021) Social $42.31 457
Authors and writers (NOC 5121) Artistic, Investigative $30.10 451
Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities (NOC 0016) Enterprising $49.32 449
Allied primary health practitioners (NOC 3124) Social $45.00 444
Professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 1122) Conventional, Investigative, Enterprising $37.97 440
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (NOC 6221) Enterprising $27.00 437
Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities (NOC 0016) Enterprising $49.32 436
Industrial and manufacturing engineers (NOC 2141) Investigative $41.03 436
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012) Investigative, Social $41.00 433
Senior government managers and officials (NOC 0012) Enterprising $56.83 433
Geological engineers (NOC 2144) Realistic, Investigative $48.10 430
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (NOC 3011) Investigative, Social $43.25 429
Other financial officers (NOC 1114) Enterprising, Conventional $33.33 428
Managers in health care (NOC 0311) Enterprising $46.00 426
Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (NOC 0124) Enterprising $39.32 425
Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (NOC 0015) Enterprising $36.15 415
Banking, credit and other investment managers (NOC 0122) Enterprising $43.59 413
Social workers (NOC 4152) Social $37.00 410
Medical sonographers (NOC 3216) Realistic, Social $36.71 400
Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (NOC 0015) Enterprising $36.15 397
General practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) Investigative $164,237* 396
Other professional engineers, n.e.c. (NOC 2148) Investigative, Realistic $43.27 390
Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) Artistic, Investigative, Conventional $32.21 390
College and other vocational instructors (NOC 4021) Social $42.31 383
Accommodation service managers (NOC 0632) Enterprising $26.44 378
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (NOC 0121) Enterprising $48.08 376
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (NOC 1123) Enterprising $28.72 374
Other business services managers (NOC 0125) Enterprising $45.67 372
Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4161) Investigative, Enterprising, Realistic $36.06 369
Professional occupations in religion (NOC 4154) Social, Enterprising $23.33 368
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213) Enterprising $50.00 365
Financial sales representatives (NOC 6235) Enterprising, Conventional $28.21 362
Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4166) Enterprising $38.46 359
Specialist physicians (NOC 3111) Investigative $256,202* 354
Other business services managers (NOC 0125) Enterprising $45.67 346
Musicians and singers (NOC 5133) Artistic $19,515* 342
Post-secondary teaching and research assistants (NOC 4012) Social $21.58 342
Optometrists (NOC 3121) Investigative, Social, Realistic $73,717* 340
Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 4112) Enterprising $115,621* 339
Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training (NOC 0421) Enterprising $50.48 338
School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 0422) Enterprising $48.08 337
Financial and investment analysts (NOC 1112) Conventional, Enterprising $36.06 333
Assessors, valuators and appraisers (NOC 1314) Conventional $32.45 332
Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173) Investigative $52.00 328
Civil engineers (NOC 2131) Investigative, Realistic $41.83 323
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (NOC 3141) Social, Investigative $41.91 322
Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (NOC 0433) Conventional $42.34 319
Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (NOC 0124) Enterprising $39.32 313
Biologists and related scientists (NOC 2121) Investigative $40.87 310
Other administrative services managers (NOC 0114) Enterprising $43.59 310
Geological engineers (NOC 2144) Realistic, Investigative $48.10 305
University professors and lecturers (NOC 4011) Social $43.27 305
Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants (NOC 4163) Enterprising $33.33 302
Chiropractors (NOC 3122) Social $53,032* 297
Physiotherapists (NOC 3142) Social $41.39 295
Other professional engineers, n.e.c. (NOC 2148) Investigative, Realistic $43.27 292
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172) Conventional $37.50 290
Family, marriage and other related counsellors (NOC 4153) Social $31.20 289
Physiotherapists (NOC 3142) Social $41.39 283
Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 0423) Enterprising $34.62 278
Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (NOC 0014) Enterprising $45.96 277
Human resources professionals (NOC 1121) Social, Enterprising, Conventional $37.00 277
Professional occupations in religion (NOC 4154) Social, Enterprising $23.33 271
Employment counsellors (NOC 4156) Enterprising, Conventional $24.65 266
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (NOC 3011) Investigative, Social $43.25 260
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 3125) Social, Investigative $55,235* 250
Geoscientists and oceanographers (NOC 2113) Investigative $48.08 249
Human resources managers (NOC 0112) Enterprising $50.48 244
Managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 0811) Enterprising $53.85 238
Medical sonographers (NOC 3216) Realistic, Social $36.71 233
Corporate sales managers (NOC 0601) Enterprising $31.25 229
Other instructors (NOC 4216) Social $17.31 227
Mechanical engineers (NOC 2132) Investigative, Realistic $37.50 226
Other managers in public administration (NOC 0414) Enterprising $52.82 223
Psychologists (NOC 4151) Investigative $50.00 216
Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 2133) Investigative, Realistic $44.38 214
Painters, sculptors and other visual artists (NOC 5136) Realistic, Artistic $34.93 213
Pharmacists (NOC 3131) Investigative $98,725* 213
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012) Investigative, Social $41.00 213
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (NOC 0513) Enterprising $53,753* 213
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (NOC 0513) Enterprising $53,753* 211
Accommodation service managers (NOC 0632) Enterprising $26.44 203
Corporate sales managers (NOC 0601) Enterprising $31.25 200
Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4165) Enterprising $34.13 196
Purchasing managers (NOC 0113) Enterprising $44.71 195
Dentists (NOC 3113) Investigative, Realistic $104,055* 195
Optometrists (NOC 3121) Investigative, Social, Realistic $73,717* 192
Legislators (NOC 0011) Enterprising $65,769* 191
Pharmacists (NOC 3131) Investigative $98,725* 182
Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training (NOC 0421) Enterprising $50.48 181
Dentists (NOC 3113) Investigative, Realistic $104,055* 179
Authors and writers (NOC 5121) Artistic, Investigative $30.10 178
Architects (NOC 2151) Artistic $36.06 177
Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111) Conventional $29.59 177
Managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 0811) Enterprising $53.85 173
Accommodation service managers (NOC 0632) Enterprising $26.44 172
Engineering managers (NOC 0211) Enterprising $50.00 172
Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 0412) Enterprising $53.42 167
Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 2133) Investigative, Realistic $44.38 166
Occupational therapists (NOC 3143) Social, Investigative $42.00 161
Legislators (NOC 0011) Enterprising $65,769* 161
Conference and event planners (NOC 1226) Enterprising $23.08 159
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 3125) Social, Investigative $55,235* 157
Occupational therapists (NOC 3143) Social, Investigative $42.00 157
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 2147) Realistic, Investigative $53.85 153
Veterinarians (NOC 3114) Investigative $85,140* 151
Aerospace engineers (NOC 2146) Investigative, Realistic $42.50 150
Mechanical engineers (NOC 2132) Investigative, Realistic $37.50 149
Allied primary health practitioners (NOC 3124) Social $45.00 144
Dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 3132) Investigative, Social $35.27 144
Accommodation service managers (NOC 0632) Enterprising $26.44 143
Utilities managers (NOC 0912) Enterprising $61.30 141
School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 0422) Enterprising $48.08 140
Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4161) Investigative, Enterprising, Realistic $36.06 138
Educational counsellors (NOC 4033) Social $36.81 135
Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations (NOC 5131) Artistic $32.00 135
Post-secondary teaching and research assistants (NOC 4012) Social $21.58 134
College and other vocational instructors (NOC 4021) Social $42.31 126
Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4166) Enterprising $38.46 126
Utilities managers (NOC 0912) Enterprising $61.30 126
Aerospace engineers (NOC 2146) Investigative, Realistic $42.50 125
Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers (NOC 1212) Enterprising, Conventional $33.65 124
Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171) Investigative, Conventional $37.00 123
Managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 0811) Enterprising $53.85 121
Dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 3132) Investigative, Social $35.27 120
Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111) Conventional $29.59 119
Post-secondary teaching and research assistants (NOC 4012) Social $21.58 118
College and other vocational instructors (NOC 4021) Social $42.31 117
Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (NOC 1113) Enterprising $32.88 115
Information systems testing technicians (NOC 2283) Investigative, Conventional $32.69 114
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174) Investigative, Conventional $43.27 114
Banking, credit and other investment managers (NOC 0122) Enterprising $43.59 113
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213) Enterprising $50.00 113
Senior government managers and officials (NOC 0012) Enterprising $56.83 112
Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 3144) Social, Investigative $25.00 112
Financial managers (NOC 0111) Enterprising, Conventional $45.67 111
Chiropractors (NOC 3122) Social $53,032* 110
College and other vocational instructors (NOC 4021) Social $42.31 110
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts (NOC 0512) Enterprising $33.68 108
Architecture and science managers (NOC 0212) Enterprising $50.55 105
Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171) Investigative, Conventional $37.00 103
Engineering managers (NOC 0211) Enterprising $50.00 102
Financial managers (NOC 0111) Enterprising, Conventional $45.67 100
Purchasing agents and officers (NOC 1225) Enterprising, Conventional $30.77 98
Veterinarians (NOC 3114) Investigative $85,140* 96
Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 0423) Enterprising $34.62 92
Social workers (NOC 4152) Social $37.00 91
Family, marriage and other related counsellors (NOC 4153) Social $31.20 89
Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111) Conventional $29.59 89
General practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) Investigative $164,237* 87
Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174) Investigative, Conventional $43.27 83
Managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 0811) Enterprising $53.85 82
Other professional occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 3144) Social, Investigative $25.00 81
Family, marriage and other related counsellors (NOC 4153) Social $31.20 81
Social workers (NOC 4152) Social $37.00 80
Medical sonographers (NOC 3216) Realistic, Social $36.71 80
Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4164) Enterprising, Conventional $35.03 80
Mechanical engineers (NOC 2132) Investigative, Realistic $37.50 80
Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (NOC 0014) Enterprising $45.96 79
Allied primary health practitioners (NOC 3124) Social $45.00 78
General practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) Investigative $164,237* 78
Other financial officers (NOC 1114) Enterprising, Conventional $33.33 78
Civil engineers (NOC 2131) Investigative, Realistic $41.83 77
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (NOC 3141) Social, Investigative $41.91 77
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (NOC 6221) Enterprising $27.00 75
Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) Artistic, Investigative, Conventional $32.21 74
Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety (NOC 2263) Realistic, Conventional $42.05 74
Human resources professionals (NOC 1121) Social, Enterprising, Conventional $37.00 74
Optometrists (NOC 3121) Investigative, Social, Realistic $73,717* 73
Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173) Investigative $52.00 73
Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training (NOC 0421) Enterprising $50.48 73
Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 0412) Enterprising $53.42 72
Financial and investment analysts (NOC 1112) Conventional, Enterprising $36.06 72
Chiropractors (NOC 3122) Social $53,032* 72
University professors and lecturers (NOC 4011) Social $43.27 72
Managers in health care (NOC 0311) Enterprising $46.00 71
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (NOC 3141) Social, Investigative $41.91 70
Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172) Conventional $37.50 70
Professional occupations in religion (NOC 4154) Social, Enterprising $23.33 69
Other administrative services managers (NOC 0114) Enterprising $43.59 69
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (NOC 0121) Enterprising $48.08 68
Human resources managers (NOC 0112) Enterprising $50.48 68
School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 0422) Enterprising $48.08 66
Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities (NOC 0016) Enterprising $49.32 66
Managers in health care (NOC 0311) Enterprising $46.00 65
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213) Enterprising $50.00 65
Professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 1122) Conventional, Investigative, Enterprising $37.97 64
Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities (NOC 0016) Enterprising $49.32 63
Other financial officers (NOC 1114) Enterprising, Conventional $33.33 62
Civil engineers (NOC 2131) Investigative, Realistic $41.83 62
Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171) Investigative, Conventional $37.00 61
Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities (NOC 0016) Enterprising $49.32 61
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (NOC 3011) Investigative, Social $43.25 60
Professional occupations in religion (NOC 4154) Social, Enterprising $23.33 60
Social workers (NOC 4152) Social $37.00 60
Architecture and science managers (NOC 0212) Enterprising $50.55 60
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012) Investigative, Social $41.00 60
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (NOC 6221) Enterprising $27.00 59
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (NOC 6221) Enterprising $27.00 58
Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4161) Investigative, Enterprising, Realistic $36.06 58
Physiotherapists (NOC 3142) Social $41.39 58
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 3012) Investigative, Social $41.00 58
Legislators (NOC 0011) Enterprising $65,769* 57
Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services (NOC 0013) Enterprising $63.19 57
Purchasing agents and officers (NOC 1225) Enterprising, Conventional $30.77 57
Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (NOC 0014) Enterprising $45.96 56
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 3125) Social, Investigative $55,235* 56
Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 0423) Enterprising $34.62 56
Web designers and developers (NOC 2175) Artistic, Investigative, Conventional $32.21 55
Specialist physicians (NOC 3111) Investigative $256,202* 55
Other managers in public administration (NOC 0414) Enterprising $52.82 55
Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 0423) Enterprising $34.62 54
Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4161) Investigative, Enterprising, Realistic $36.06 54
Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (NOC 0015) Enterprising $36.15 53
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (NOC 1123) Enterprising $28.72 53
Painters, sculptors and other visual artists (NOC 5136) Realistic, Artistic $34.93 52
Family, marriage and other related counsellors (NOC 4153) Social $31.20 52
Geological engineers (NOC 2144) Realistic, Investigative $48.10 52
Other instructors (NOC 4216) Social $17.31 51
Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers (NOC 0511) Enterprising $31.01 51
Financial managers (NOC 0111) Enterprising, Conventional $45.67 51
Medical sonographers (NOC 3216) Realistic, Social $36.71 51
Optometrists (NOC 3121) Investigative, Social, Realistic $73,717* 50
Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (NOC 0124) Enterprising $39.32 49
Professional occupations in business management consulting (NOC 1122) Conventional, Investigative, Enterprising $37.97 49
Financial sales representatives (NOC 6235) Enterprising, Conventional $28.21 48
Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4166) Enterprising $38.46 48
Editors (NOC 5122) Artistic $27.88 48
Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4161) Investigative, Enterprising, Realistic $36.06 47
Banking, credit and other investment managers (NOC 0122) Enterprising $43.59 47
Specialist physicians (NOC 3111) Investigative $256,202* 47
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (NOC 3011) Investigative, Social $43.25 47
Other instructors (NOC 4216) Social $17.31 46
Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4161) Investigative, Enterprising, Realistic $36.06 46
Biologists and related scientists (NOC 2121) Investigative $40.87 46
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 2147) Realistic, Investigative $53.85 46
Mechanical engineers (NOC 2132) Investigative, Realistic $37.50 45
Other business services managers (NOC 0125) Enterprising $45.67 45
Senior managers – construction, transportation, production and utilities (NOC 0016) Enterprising $49.32 44
Musicians and singers (NOC 5133) Artistic $19,515* 44
Dentists (NOC 3113) Investigative, Realistic $104,055* 44
Other administrative services managers (NOC 0114) Enterprising $43.59 44
Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111) Conventional $29.59 43
Human resources professionals (NOC 1121) Social, Enterprising, Conventional $37.00 43
Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4164) Enterprising, Conventional $35.03 43
Financial managers (NOC 0111) Enterprising, Conventional $45.67 43
Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173) Investigative $52.00 43
Banking, credit and other investment managers (NOC 0122) Enterprising $43.59 43
Other financial officers (NOC 1114) Enterprising, Conventional $33.33 43
General practitioners and family physicians (NOC 3112) Investigative $164,237* 42
Utilities managers (NOC 0912) Enterprising $61.30 42
Mining engineers (NOC 2143) Investigative $48.99 41
Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade (NOC 6221) Enterprising $27.00 41
Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating (NOC 3125) Social, Investigative $55,235* 40
Authors and writers (NOC 5121) Artistic, Investigative $30.10 40
Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (NOC 0014) Enterprising $45.96 39
Human resources professionals (NOC 1121) Social, Enterprising, Conventional $37.00 39
Petroleum engineers (NOC 2145) Investigative $110,107* 38
Other administrative services managers (NOC 0114) Enterprising $43.59 38
Senior government managers and officials (NOC 0012) Enterprising $56.83 38
Senior government managers and officials (NOC 0012) Enterprising $56.83 37
Banking, credit and other investment managers (NOC 0122) Enterprising $43.59 37
School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 0422) Enterprising $48.08 37
Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 4112) Enterprising $115,621* 37
Purchasing agents and officers (NOC 1225) Enterprising, Conventional $30.77 37
Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 2133) Investigative, Realistic $44.38 37
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (NOC 0513) Enterprising $53,753* 36
Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171) Investigative, Conventional $37.00 36
Educational counsellors (NOC 4033) Social $36.81 36
Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c. (NOC 0015) Enterprising $36.15 36
Human resources managers (NOC 0112) Enterprising $50.48 36
Lawyers and Quebec notaries (NOC 4112) Enterprising $115,621* 35
Civil engineers (NOC 2131) Investigative, Realistic $41.83 35
Other business services managers (NOC 0125) Enterprising $45.67 35
Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 1223) Enterprising $28.85 35
Administrators – post-secondary education and vocational training (NOC 0421) Enterprising $50.48 35
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations (NOC 1123) Enterprising $28.72 35
School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education (NOC 0422) Enterprising $48.08 34
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts (NOC 0512) Enterprising $33.68 34
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (NOC 0513) Enterprising $53,753* 34
Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213) Enterprising $50.00 33
Conference and event planners (NOC 1226) Enterprising $23.08 33
Musicians and singers (NOC 5133) Artistic $19,515* 33
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 2255) Realistic, Investigative, Conventional $31.90 33
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts (NOC 0512) Enterprising $33.68 33
Family, marriage and other related counsellors (NOC 4153) Social $31.20 32
Human resources managers (NOC 0112) Enterprising $50.48 32
Employment counsellors (NOC 4156) Enterprising, Conventional $24.65 32
Other instructors (NOC 4216) Social $17.31 32
Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants (NOC 4163) Enterprising $33.33 31
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 2255) Realistic, Investigative, Conventional $31.90 31
Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers (NOC 0511) Enterprising $31.01 31
Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 2147) Realistic, Investigative $53.85 31
Educational counsellors (NOC 4033) Social $36.81 31
Civil engineers (NOC 2131) Investigative, Realistic $41.83 31
Pharmacists (NOC 3131) Investigative $98,725* 30
Human resources and recruitment officers (NOC 1223) Enterprising $28.85 30
Physiotherapists (NOC 3142) Social $41.39 30
Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors (NOC 0513) Enterprising $53,753* 30
Purchasing managers (NOC 0113) Enterprising $44.71 30
Other business services managers (NOC 0125) Enterprising $45.67 29
Legislators (NOC 0011) Enterprising $65,769* 29
Other professional occupations in social science, n.e.c. (NOC 4169) Investigative $31.09 29
Dietitians and nutritionists (NOC 3132) Investigative, Social $35.27 29
Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 4165) Enterprising $34.13 29
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (NOC 0121) Enterprising $48.08 29
Professional occupations in religion (NOC 4154) Social, Enterprising $23.33 28
Purchasing managers (NOC 0113) Enterprising $44.71 28
Legislators (NOC 0011) Enterprising $65,769* 28
Utilities managers (NOC 0912) Enterprising $61.30 27
Advertising, marketing and public relations managers (NOC 0124) Enterprising $39.32 27
Allied primary health practitioners (NOC 3124) Social $45.00 27
Chiropractors (NOC 3122) Social $53,032* 27
Other financial officers (NOC 1114) Enterprising, Conventional $33.33 27
Allied primary health practitioners (NOC 3124) Social $45.00 27
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (NOC 3011) Investigative, Social $43.25 27
Information systems testing technicians (NOC 2283) Investigative, Conventional $32.69 26
Engineering managers (NOC 0211) Enterprising $50.00 26
Journalists (NOC 5123) Artistic $26.23 26
Managers in social, community and correctional services (NOC 0423) Enterprising $34.62 25
Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology (NOC 2255) Realistic, Investigative, Conventional $31.90 25
Engineering managers (NOC 0211) Enterprising $50.00 25
Specialist physicians (NOC 3111) Investigative $256,202* 25
Corporate sales managers (NOC 0601) Enterprising $31.25 25
Professional occupations in religion (NOC 4154) Social, Enterprising $23.33 25
A diploma/certificate is the typical education background
Occupation Occupational Interest Median Hourly Wage Job Openings to 2031
Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 0621) Enterprising $29.80 20,000
Administrative officers (NOC 1221) Conventional $26.44 18,920
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) Social $22.75 18,420
Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 0621) Enterprising $29.80 12,233
Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) Social, Conventional $21.75 12,160
Administrative officers (NOC 1221) Conventional $26.44 11,229
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) Social $22.75 10,577
Home building and renovation managers (NOC 0712) Enterprising $22.75 9,800
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) Conventional $24.04 9,740
Construction managers (NOC 0711) Enterprising $40.38 8,380
User support technicians (NOC 2282) Realistic, Conventional $31.25 8,090
Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 6232) Enterprising $54,354* 6,790
Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) Social, Conventional $21.75 6,696
Home building and renovation managers (NOC 0712) Enterprising $22.75 6,511
User support technicians (NOC 2282) Realistic, Conventional $31.25 6,089
Construction managers (NOC 0711) Enterprising $40.38 5,701
Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 0714) Enterprising $33.08 5,450
Graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 5241) Artistic $28.13 5,420
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) Conventional $24.04 5,307
Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 6232) Enterprising $54,354* 4,965
Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) Social $29.48 4,500
Graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 5241) Artistic $28.13 4,449
Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) Realistic, Conventional $28.85 4,410
Property administrators (NOC 1224) Enterprising $24.00 4,350
Manufacturing managers (NOC 0911) Enterprising, Conventional $40.00 4,190
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) Social $22.75 3,934
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 2242) Realistic $26.00 3,740
Administrative officers (NOC 1221) Conventional $26.44 3,531
Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 4311) Enterprising $42.00 3,380
Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 0714) Enterprising $33.08 3,314
Managers in transportation (NOC 0731) Enterprising $40.87 3,170
Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 0621) Enterprising $29.80 3,145
Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) Realistic, Conventional $28.85 3,115
Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations (NOC 1215) Conventional, Enterprising $25.00 3,070
Property administrators (NOC 1224) Enterprising $24.00 2,946
Manufacturing managers (NOC 0911) Enterprising, Conventional $40.00 2,851
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) Social $22.75 2,724
Administrative officers (NOC 1221) Conventional $26.44 2,702
Insurance agents and brokers (NOC 6231) Enterprising, Conventional $25.64 2,594
Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 0621) Enterprising $29.80 2,588
Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. (NOC 0651) Enterprising $26.91 2,480
Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations (NOC 1215) Conventional, Enterprising $25.00 2,453
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 2242) Realistic $26.00 2,392
Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) Social $29.48 2,381
Massage therapists (NOC 3236) Social $30.00 2,350
Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 4311) Enterprising $42.00 2,302
Managers in transportation (NOC 0731) Enterprising $40.87 2,195
Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 6222) Enterprising, Conventional $22.00 2,030
Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) Conventional $23.08 1,880
Pursers and flight attendants (NOC 6522) Enterprising, Conventional $31.99 1,813
Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 2271) Realistic $108,069* 1,680
Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants (NOC 3212) Realistic, Conventional $25.00 1,630
Firefighters (NOC 4312) Realistic $46.00 1,620
Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) (NOC 3219) Realistic, Conventional $19.00 1,590
Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. (NOC 0651) Enterprising $26.91 1,582
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) Conventional $24.04 1,547
Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 3211) Investigative, Realistic $35.00 1,480
Managers in agriculture (NOC 0821) Realistic $23.08 1,388
Massage therapists (NOC 3236) Social $30.00 1,366
Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 6222) Enterprising, Conventional $22.00 1,322
Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) Social, Conventional $21.75 1,283
Insurance adjusters and claims examiners (NOC 1312) Conventional $36.41 1,257
Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 2271) Realistic $108,069* 1,255
Home building and renovation managers (NOC 0712) Enterprising $22.75 1,244
Practitioners of natural healing (NOC 3232) Social $24,884* 1,140
Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) Conventional $23.08 1,130
Construction managers (NOC 0711) Enterprising $40.38 1,130
Medical radiation technologists (NOC 3215) Realistic, Social $38.50 1,110
User support technicians (NOC 2282) Realistic, Conventional $31.25 1,104
Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 6232) Enterprising $54,354* 1,092
Firefighters (NOC 4312) Realistic $46.00 1,087
Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants (NOC 3212) Realistic, Conventional $25.00 1,067
Construction managers (NOC 0711) Enterprising $40.38 1,060
Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) Social $29.48 1,016
Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) (NOC 3219) Realistic, Conventional $19.00 979
Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (NOC 1211) Conventional, Enterprising $28.72 930
Audio and video recording technicians (NOC 5225) Realistic $32.00 902
Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 0714) Enterprising $33.08 900
Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 0621) Enterprising $29.80 892
Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 3211) Investigative, Realistic $35.00 875
Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations (NOC 1251) Conventional $23.00 810
Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) Social $29.48 808
Practitioners of natural healing (NOC 3232) Social $24,884* 762
Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) Realistic, Conventional $28.85 705
Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 0714) Enterprising $33.08 695
Manufacturing managers (NOC 0911) Enterprising, Conventional $40.00 665
Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) Social, Conventional $21.75 660
Architectural technologists and technicians (NOC 2251) Realistic $30.07 660
Medical radiation technologists (NOC 3215) Realistic, Social $38.50 652
Managers in agriculture (NOC 0821) Realistic $23.08 648
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 2242) Realistic $26.00 619
User support technicians (NOC 2282) Realistic, Conventional $31.25 540
Administrative officers (NOC 1221) Conventional $26.44 524
Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations (NOC 1214) Enterprising, Conventional $30.70 520
Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 4311) Enterprising $42.00 506
Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 0621) Enterprising $29.80 504
Massage therapists (NOC 3236) Social $30.00 494
Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 6232) Enterprising $54,354* 473
Air traffic controllers and related occupations (NOC 2272) Enterprising, Conventional $49.88 450
Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 3414) Realistic, Conventional $22.25 449
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 2242) Realistic $26.00 444
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) Social $22.75 444
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) Social $22.75 441
Railway and yard locomotive engineers (NOC 7361) Realistic $42.50 440
Administrative officers (NOC 1221) Conventional $26.44 425
Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. (NOC 0651) Enterprising $26.91 418
Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) Realistic, Conventional $28.85 413
Insurance agents and brokers (NOC 6231) Enterprising, Conventional $25.64 409
Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 3414) Realistic, Conventional $22.25 390
Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations (NOC 1251) Conventional $23.00 383
Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers (NOC 0432) Enterprising $57.87 370
Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) Social, Conventional $21.75 360
Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 2244) Realistic $37.37 360
Air traffic controllers and related occupations (NOC 2272) Enterprising, Conventional $49.88 357
Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 0621) Enterprising $29.80 352
Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (NOC 9232) Realistic $43.00 345
Managers in transportation (NOC 0731) Enterprising $40.87 343
Graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 5241) Artistic $28.13 339
Customs, ship and other brokers (NOC 1315) Conventional, Enterprising $24.32 334
Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) Conventional $23.08 332
Deck officers, water transport (NOC 2273) Enterprising, Realistic $37.69 332
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) Conventional $24.04 330
Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. (NOC 0651) Enterprising $26.91 328
Massage therapists (NOC 3236) Social $30.00 328
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) Conventional $24.04 319
Managers in transportation (NOC 0731) Enterprising $40.87 317
Firefighters (NOC 4312) Realistic $46.00 311
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) Conventional $24.04 309
Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 3211) Investigative, Realistic $35.00 306
Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (NOC 2244) Realistic $37.37 299
Managers in agriculture (NOC 0821) Realistic $23.08 298
Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 6222) Enterprising, Conventional $22.00 297
Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 4214) Social $18.94 297
Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) Conventional $23.08 286
Retail and wholesale trade managers (NOC 0621) Enterprising $29.80 284
Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants (NOC 3212) Realistic, Conventional $25.00 283
Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) Social $27.00 280
Administrative officers (NOC 1221) Conventional $26.44 272
Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) (NOC 3219) Realistic, Conventional $19.00 270
Social and community service workers (NOC 4212) Social, Conventional $21.75 265
Construction inspectors (NOC 2264) Realistic, Conventional $30.00 263
Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 6222) Enterprising, Conventional $22.00 262
Medical radiation technologists (NOC 3215) Realistic, Social $38.50 251
Administrative officers (NOC 1221) Conventional $26.44 238
General office support workers (NOC 1411) Conventional $23.00 237
Dental hygienists and dental therapists (NOC 3222) Realistic, Social, Conventional $44.10 230
Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 2271) Realistic $108,069* 229
Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) (NOC 3219) Realistic, Conventional $19.00 226
Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants (NOC 3212) Realistic, Conventional $25.00 219
Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 3211) Investigative, Realistic $35.00 218
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 1311) Conventional $24.04 215
Home building and renovation managers (NOC 0712) Enterprising $22.75 214
Administrative assistants (NOC 1241) Conventional $24.00 199
Practitioners of natural healing (NOC 3232) Social $24,884* 197
Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 5254) Social, Realistic, Enterprising $20.93 194
Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 9241) Realistic $38.00 192
Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 9241) Realistic $38.00 190
Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 0714) Enterprising $33.08 186
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) Social $22.75 181
Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations (NOC 1251) Conventional $23.00 179
Sales and account representatives – wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 6411) Enterprising $27.50 178
Managers in agriculture (NOC 0821) Realistic $23.08 176
Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations (NOC 1214) Enterprising, Conventional $30.70 171
Sales and account representatives – wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 6411) Enterprising $27.50 170
Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 6232) Enterprising $54,354* 169
Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations (NOC 1251) Conventional $23.00 168
Medical radiation technologists (NOC 3215) Realistic, Social $38.50 164
Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers (NOC 0432) Enterprising $57.87 164
User support technicians (NOC 2282) Realistic, Conventional $31.25 162
Firefighters (NOC 4312) Realistic $46.00 158
Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 5254) Social, Realistic, Enterprising $20.93 158
Construction managers (NOC 0711) Enterprising $40.38 154
Railway and yard locomotive engineers (NOC 7361) Realistic $42.50 154
Manufacturing managers (NOC 0911) Enterprising, Conventional $40.00 138
Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers (NOC 1211) Conventional, Enterprising $28.72 136
Railway conductors and brakemen/women (NOC 7362) Enterprising, Realistic, Conventional $38.46 136
Administrative assistants (NOC 1241) Conventional $24.00 135
Managers in agriculture (NOC 0821) Realistic $23.08 133
Railway and yard locomotive engineers (NOC 7361) Realistic $42.50 133
Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 0714) Enterprising $33.08 132
User support technicians (NOC 2282) Realistic, Conventional $31.25 129
Construction managers (NOC 0711) Enterprising $40.38 127
Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 7512) Realistic $26.40 126
Engineer officers, water transport (NOC 2274) Enterprising, Realistic, Conventional $43.00 125
Construction managers (NOC 0711) Enterprising $40.38 123
Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers (NOC 0432) Enterprising $57.87 123
Massage therapists (NOC 3236) Social $30.00 121
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413) Social $22.75 121
Railway and yard locomotive engineers (NOC 7361) Realistic $42.50 120
Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 0714) Enterprising $33.08 116
Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 4311) Enterprising $42.00 115
Home building and renovation managers (NOC 0712) Enterprising $22.75 114
Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) Social $29.48 114
Railway conductors and brakemen/women (NOC 7362) Enterprising, Realistic, Conventional $38.46 113
Practitioners of natural healing (NOC 3232) Social $24,884* 113
Graphic designers and illustrators (NOC 5241) Artistic $28.13 111
Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 0714) Enterprising $33.08 110
Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) Social $29.48 109
Accounting and related clerks (NOC 1431) Conventional $23.08 108
Managers in transportation (NOC 0731) Enterprising $40.87 107
Architectural technologists and technicians (NOC 2251) Realistic $30.07 105
Property administrators (NOC 1224) Enterprising $24.00 103
Manufacturing managers (NOC 0911) Enterprising, Conventional $40.00 101
Artisans and craftspersons (NOC 5244) Realistic $20.00 100
Insurance agents and brokers (NOC 6231) Enterprising, Conventional $25.64 100
Insurance agents and brokers (NOC 6231) Enterprising, Conventional $25.64 99
Accounting and related clerks (NOC 1431) Conventional $23.08 98
Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators (NOC 7305) Conventional, Realistic $25.38 94
Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors (NOC 2271) Realistic $108,069* 91
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 2242) Realistic $26.00 88
Construction managers (NOC 0711) Enterprising $40.38 88
Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing (NOC 9231) Realistic, Investigative, Conventional $40.00 88
Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 4311) Enterprising $42.00 87
Opticians (NOC 3231) Enterprising, Conventional $20.00 86
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 2242) Realistic $26.00 86
Home building and renovation managers (NOC 0712) Enterprising $22.75 84
Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 3237) Social, Realistic $24.00 80
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 2242) Realistic $26.00 80
Managers in transportation (NOC 0731) Enterprising $40.87 79
Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) Social $27.00 79
Property administrators (NOC 1224) Enterprising $24.00 76
Managers in transportation (NOC 0731) Enterprising $40.87 75
Home building and renovation managers (NOC 0712) Enterprising $22.75 73
Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators (NOC 7305) Conventional, Realistic $25.38 73
Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations (NOC 1215) Conventional, Enterprising $25.00 71
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 2241) Realistic $31.79 69
Dispatchers (NOC 1525) Conventional $28.55 68
Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 4311) Enterprising $42.00 67
Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 3414) Realistic, Conventional $22.25 64
Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) Realistic, Conventional $28.85 64
Dispatchers (NOC 1525) Conventional $28.55 64
Managers in agriculture (NOC 0821) Realistic $23.08 62
User support technicians (NOC 2282) Realistic, Conventional $31.25 61
Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 9241) Realistic $38.00 59
Civil engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 2231) Realistic, Conventional $34.00 58
Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. (NOC 0651) Enterprising $26.91 58
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 2241) Realistic $31.79 56
Supervisors, mineral and metal processing (NOC 9211) Enterprising $32.05 56
Paramedical occupations (NOC 3234) Social $27.00 56
Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 6222) Enterprising, Conventional $22.00 56
Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243) Conventional $23.08 54
Managers in transportation (NOC 0731) Enterprising $40.87 54
Correctional service officers (NOC 4422) Enterprising, Realistic $33.33 52
Property administrators (NOC 1224) Enterprising $24.00 52
Sales and account representatives – wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 6411) Enterprising $27.50 51
Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 2253) Realistic $31.00 50
Construction inspectors (NOC 2264) Realistic, Conventional $30.00 50
Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) Realistic, Conventional $28.85 50
Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 6232) Enterprising $54,354* 48
Other small engine and small equipment repairers (NOC 7335) Realistic $25.00 48
Computer network technicians (NOC 2281) Realistic, Conventional $28.85 47
Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) Social $29.48 46
Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators (NOC 7305) Conventional, Realistic $25.38 46
Production logistics co-ordinators (NOC 1523) Conventional $25.00 46
Telecommunications installation and repair workers (NOC 7246) Realistic $30.00 44
Railway conductors and brakemen/women (NOC 7362) Enterprising, Realistic, Conventional $38.46 43
Payroll administrators (NOC 1432) Conventional $25.00 42
Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations (NOC 1214) Enterprising, Conventional $30.70 42
Waterworks and gas maintenance workers (NOC 7442) Realistic $31.31 41
Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) (NOC 3219) Realistic, Conventional $19.00 41
Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 9212) Enterprising $34.00 40
Real estate agents and salespersons (NOC 6232) Enterprising $54,354* 40
Construction inspectors (NOC 2264) Realistic, Conventional $30.00 39
Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations (NOC 1251) Conventional $23.00 39
Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 3211) Investigative, Realistic $35.00 39
Civil engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 2231) Realistic, Conventional $34.00 38
Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations (NOC 1215) Conventional, Enterprising $25.00 37
Firefighters (NOC 4312) Realistic $46.00 37
Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 9212) Enterprising $34.00 35
Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations (NOC 1215) Conventional, Enterprising $25.00 35
Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. (NOC 0651) Enterprising $26.91 35
Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 2242) Realistic $26.00 35
Land surveyors (NOC 2154) Realistic, Conventional $31.25 34
Practitioners of natural healing (NOC 3232) Social $24,884* 33
Property administrators (NOC 1224) Enterprising $24.00 32
Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. (NOC 0651) Enterprising $26.91 32
Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (NOC 9232) Realistic $43.00 32
Police officers (except commissioned) (NOC 4311) Enterprising $42.00 32
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 2241) Realistic $31.79 31
Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 3414) Realistic, Conventional $22.25 31
Other assisting occupations in support of health services (NOC 3414) Realistic, Conventional $22.25 31
Civil engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 2231) Realistic, Conventional $34.00 30
Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers (NOC 0432) Enterprising $57.87 30
Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 9212) Enterprising $34.00 29
Managers in customer and personal services, n.e.c. (NOC 0651) Enterprising $26.91 29
Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 2253) Realistic $31.00 29
Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators (NOC 7305) Conventional, Realistic $25.38 29
Water and waste treatment plant operators (NOC 9243) Realistic $34.00 29
Railway and yard locomotive engineers (NOC 7361) Realistic $42.50 28
Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) (NOC 3219) Realistic, Conventional $19.00 26
Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 6222) Enterprising, Conventional $22.00 26
Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities (NOC 9212) Enterprising $34.00 26
Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers (NOC 0432) Enterprising $57.87 26
Licensed practical nurses (NOC 3233) Social $29.48 26
Deck officers, water transport (NOC 2273) Enterprising, Realistic $37.69 25
Manufacturing managers (NOC 0911) Enterprising, Conventional $40.00 25
Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants (NOC 3212) Realistic, Conventional $25.00 25
An Apprenticeship Certificate is the typical education background
Occupation Occupational Interest Median Hourly Wage Job Openings to 2031
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 7321) Realistic $25.00 6,620
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 7321) Realistic $25.00 4,208
Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 7302) Realistic $35.00 2,820
Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 7315) Realistic, Conventional $33.50 1,650
Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 7302) Realistic $35.00 1,519
Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 7315) Realistic, Conventional $33.50 1,337
Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 7301) Realistic $39.65 1,240
Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 7301) Realistic $39.65 694
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) Realistic $38.00 635
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 7311) Realistic $34.00 481
Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 7302) Realistic $35.00 450
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) Realistic $38.00 391
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 7321) Realistic $25.00 314
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 7321) Realistic $25.00 233
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 7321) Realistic $25.00 231
Railway carmen/women (NOC 7314) Realistic $34.52 210
Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 7321) Realistic $25.00 197
Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 7301) Realistic $39.65 190
Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 7302) Realistic $35.00 185
Hairstylists and barbers (NOC 6341) Enterprising $17.00 185
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 7311) Realistic $34.00 159
Hairstylists and barbers (NOC 6341) Enterprising $17.00 129
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) Realistic $38.00 119
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 7311) Realistic $34.00 113
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) Realistic $38.00 102
Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 1522) Conventional $25.00 93
Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 7302) Realistic $35.00 90
Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 7302) Realistic $35.00 88
Storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 1522) Conventional $25.00 85
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) Realistic $38.00 82
Underground production and development miners (NOC 8231) Realistic $37.30 74
Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 7301) Realistic $39.65 74
Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 7301) Realistic $39.65 57
Railway carmen/women (NOC 7314) Realistic $34.52 52
Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 7202) Realistic $37.80 50
Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors (NOC 7315) Realistic, Conventional $33.50 50
Railway carmen/women (NOC 7314) Realistic $34.52 49
Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 7205) Realistic $34.62 41
Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 7301) Realistic $39.65 40
Crane operators (NOC 7371) Realistic $31.00 39
Crane operators (NOC 7371) Realistic $31.00 37
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 2243) Realistic $40.00 34
Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 7301) Realistic $39.65 30
Railway carmen/women (NOC 7314) Realistic $34.52 29

High school is the typical education background

Occupation Occupational Interest Median Hourly Wage Job Openings to 2031
Retail sales supervisors (NOC 6211) Enterprising $21.00 13,240
Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 0631) Enterprising $25.00 9,320
Retail sales supervisors (NOC 6211) Enterprising $21.00 7,955
Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 0631) Enterprising $25.00 6,157
Retail sales supervisors (NOC 6211) Enterprising $21.00 2,460
Longshore workers (NOC 7451) Realistic $43.00 2,280
Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (NOC 8255) Realistic $25.00 2,150
Letter carriers (NOC 1512) Conventional, Realistic $26.00 1,930
Casino occupations (NOC 6533) Conventional, Enterprising $20.00 1,920
Retail sales supervisors (NOC 6211) Enterprising $21.00 1,655
Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 0631) Enterprising $25.00 1,465
Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 0631) Enterprising $25.00 1,048
Transport truck drivers (NOC 7511) Realistic, Conventional $27.00 921
Cleaning supervisors (NOC 6315) Realistic $26.00 700
Transport truck drivers (NOC 7511) Realistic, Conventional $27.00 655
Letter carriers (NOC 1512) Conventional, Realistic $26.00 425
Retail sales supervisors (NOC 6211) Enterprising $21.00 418
Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services (NOC 8255) Realistic $25.00 369
Retail sales supervisors (NOC 6211) Enterprising $21.00 343
Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 0631) Enterprising $25.00 284
Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 1513) Realistic $15.20 239
Retail sales supervisors (NOC 6211) Enterprising $21.00 208
Retail sales supervisors (NOC 6211) Enterprising $21.00 202
Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 0631) Enterprising $25.00 192
Railway yard and track maintenance workers (NOC 7531) Realistic $32.67 143
Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 0631) Enterprising $25.00 102
Mail, postal and related workers (NOC 1511) Conventional $23.00 99
Restaurant and food service managers (NOC 0631) Enterprising $25.00 74
Couriers, messengers and door-to-door distributors (NOC 1513) Realistic $15.20 68
Letter carriers (NOC 1512) Conventional, Realistic $26.00 54
Supervisors, railway transport operations (NOC 7304) Enterprising, Conventional, Realistic $88,909* 37

WAGE RATE: For occupations with a “*”, the annual wage rate is provided, as the hourly wage rate is not available.

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