High Demand Jobs In British Columbia That Pay Over $40/hour

Last Updated On 2 July 2023, 10:55 AM EDT (Toronto Time)

This article enlists high demand jobs in British Columbia that pay more than $40 per hour to help our readers plan their career wisely.

According to official data, these occupations are anticipated to experience greater demand and pay more than others over the next decade.

This list considered 7 economic regions in British Columbia which includes the islands and coast of Vancouver, Thompson-Okanagan, the Northeast, the North Coast and Nechako, the Mainland and Southwest, Kootenay, and Cariboo.

Full List of In-Demand Jobs In British Columbia | Pay More Than $40 Per Hour

You can click on each occupation (blue highlighted) link to get more information on these occupations and available jobs hiring now in British Columbia.

Occupation	Median Hourly Wage	Job Openings to 2022-2032	Education Required
Specialist Physicians (NOC 3111)	$131.00	3,164	Degree
General Practitioners And Family Physicians (NOC 3112)	$84.00	3,458	Degree
Senior Managers – Financial, Communications And Other Business Services (NOC 0013)	$63.19	6,699	Degree
Utilities Managers (NOC 0912)	$61.30	929	Degree
Lawyers And Quebec Notaries (NOC 4112)	$59.00	5,184	Degree
Fire Chiefs And Senior Firefighting Officers (NOC 0432)	$57.87	391	Diploma/Certificate
Senior Government Managers And Officials (NOC 0012)	$56.83	1,447	Degree
Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers And Designers) (NOC 2147)	$53.85	1,769	Degree
Government Managers – Economic Analysis, Policy Development And Program Administration (NOC 0412)	$53.42	654	Degree
Dentists (NOC 3113)	$53.00	1,545	Degree
Other Managers In Public Administration (NOC 0414)	$52.82	616	Degree
Software Engineers And Designers (NOC 2173)	$52.00	9,982	Degree
Architecture And Science Managers (NOC 0212)	$50.55	780	Degree
Human Resources Managers (NOC 0112)	$50.48	3,021	Degree
Administrators – Post-Secondary Education And Vocational Training (NOC 0421)	$50.48	1,621	Degree
Computer And Information Systems Managers (NOC 0213)	$50.00	8,564	Degree
Engineering Managers (NOC 0211)	$50.00	1,725	Degree
Pharmacists (NOC 3131)	$50.00	1,546	Degree

High Demand Jobs in British Columbia

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Occupation	Median Hourly Wage	Job Openings to 2022-2032	Education Required
Senior Managers – Construction, Transportation, Production And Utilities (NOC 0016)	$49.32	3,985	Degree
Geological Engineers (NOC 2144)	$48.10	500	Degree
Insurance, Real Estate And Financial Brokerage Managers (NOC 0121)	$48.08	3,061	Degree
School Principals And Administrators Of Elementary And Secondary Education (NOC 0422)	$48.08	2,035	Degree
Geoscientists And Oceanographers (NOC 2113)	$48.08	846	Degree
Managers In Health Care (NOC 0311)	$46.00	3,416	Degree
Firefighters (NOC 4312)	$46.00	1,957	Diploma/Certificate
Senior Managers – Health, Education, Social And Community Services And Membership Organizations (NOC 0014)	$45.96	2,671	Degree
Financial Managers (NOC 0111)	$45.67	5,054	Degree
Other Business Services Managers (NOC 0125)	$45.67	2,493	Degree
Allied Primary Health Practitioners (NOC 3124)	$45.00	725	Degree
Purchasing Managers (NOC 0113)	$44.71	1,577	Degree
Electrical And Electronics Engineers (NOC 2133)	$44.38	2,530	Degree
Dental Hygienists And Dental Therapists (NOC 3222)	$44.10	1,279	Diploma/Certificate
Veterinarians (NOC 3114)	$44.00	783	Degree
Banking, Credit And Other Investment Managers (NOC 0122)	$43.59	3,562	Degree
Other Administrative Services Managers (NOC 0114)	$43.59	2,992	Degree
Computer Programmers And Interactive Media Developers (NOC 2174)	$43.27	13,489	Degree
Other Professional Engineers, N.e.c. (NOC 2148)	$43.27	414	Degree
Nursing Co-Ordinators And Supervisors (NOC 3011)	$43.25	2,035	Degree

High Demand Jobs in British Columbia

In-Demand Jobs In British Columbia That Pay $30-$40 Per Hour

Occupation	Median Hourly Wage	Job Openings to 2022-2032	Education Required
Longshore Workers (NOC 7451)	$43.00	2,122	High School
Engineer Officers, Water Transport (NOC 2274)	$43.00	282	Diploma/Certificate
Railway And Yard Locomotive Engineers (NOC 7361)	$42.50	397	Diploma/Certificate
College And Other Vocational Instructors (NOC 4021)	$42.31	5,302	Degree
Police Officers (Except Commissioned) (NOC 4311)	$42.00	4,120	Diploma/Certificate
Occupational Therapists (NOC 3143)	$42.00	1,048	Degree
Audiologists And Speech-Language Pathologists (NOC 3141)	$41.91	534	Degree
Civil Engineers (NOC 2131)	$41.83	4,675	Degree
Physiotherapists (NOC 3142)	$41.39	1,928	Degree
Registered Nurses And Registered Psychiatric Nurses (NOC 3012)	$41.00	22,083	Degree
Managers In Transportation (NOC 0731)	$40.87	3,038	Diploma/Certificate
Biologists And Related Scientists (NOC 2121)	$40.87	1,251	Degree
Construction Managers (NOC 0711)	$40.38	8,138	Diploma/Certificate
Optometrists (NOC 3121)	$38.00	337	Degree
Legislators (NOC 0011)	$34.00	539	Degree
Other Professional Occupations In Health Diagnosing And Treating (NOC 3125)	$29.00	263	Degree
Chiropractors (NOC 3122)	$28.00	533	Degree

High Demand Jobs in British Columbia

How much is the British Columbia minimum wage in 2023?

Minimum wage in British Columbia was hiked on June 1, 2023 to $16.75 per hour which is one of the highest among the major Canadian provinces.

How is the job market is British Columbia over next 10 years?

Between 2022 and 2032, there will be 1,017,000 job openings in British Columbia, according to the 2022 BC Labour Market Outlook.

Approximately 3.5% of total employment will be unfilled annually.

As the population and labour force continue to age, employers will be required to replace retirees.

There will be approximately 636,000 replacement job openings.

The remaining 381,000 job opportunities are owing to expansion. These are jobs that will be created as a consequence of economic expansion.

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