Industry Profiles
Scan historical and outlook data for B.C.’s 18 major industries. Access these industry profiles to see employment trends, earning potential and more. The profiles are organized using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
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Industry Overview
| Industry | Job Growth Rate (2023-2024) |
Job Growth (2023-2024) |
Total Employment (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | -5.4% | -10,708 | 186,625 |
| Agriculture and Fishing | -28.2% | -7,250 | 18,500 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | +3.6% | +3,312 | 94,708 |
| Construction | +3.9% | +9,188 | 246,750 |
| Educational Services | -0.1% | -291 | 220,042 |
| Finance, Insurance and Real Estate | +4.6% | +8,104 | 183,979 |
| Forestry, Logging and Support Activities | +6.3% | +875 | 14,792 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | +7.1% | +27,021 | 410,000 |
| Information, Culture and Recreation | +5.0% | +7,042 | 147,604 |
| Manufacturing | +1.3% | +2,229 | 178,562 |
| Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction | +4.5% | +1,583 | 36,854 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | +3.8% | +10,979 | 300,062 |
| Public Administration | +7.1% | +10,250 | 153,812 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | +6.6% | +7,376 | 119,188 |
| Retail Trade | -6.2% | -21,521 | 325,479 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | +6.5% | +9,520 | 156,208 |
| Utilities | -1.3% | -229 | 17,917 |
| Wholesale Trade | +9.1% | +8,604 | 102,958 |
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