Job prospects Software Programmer in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Computer programmers and interactive media developers in the Northeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Software developers and programmers in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 55%
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 15%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology