What is the first thing you consider when choosing a job, field or industry to pursue?
Indeed, a global employment website, notes salary is the first consideration for many people who are considering a new job. "No other factor has a greater impact on a person’s life or lifestyle than income," explains a news release.
"The cost of living keeps increasing year after year and people are living under considerable financial stress these days."
Since Vancouver offers a range of high-paying industries, Indeed has compiled a list of the top 10 best-paying jobs in the city.
To reveal the highest paying jobs in Vancouver, Indeed analyzed salaries from past and present job posts on its site over the past year, compiling a list of the top 10 occupations with the highest median wages in Vancouver (as of March 2021).
Top 10 best-paying jobs in Vancouver
Photo via Indeed.ca According to Indeed, the highest paying jobs in Vancouver right now are most often found in the technology and healthcare sectors.
The report authors comment how Vancouver has one of the largest markets for technology talent in the country and "attracts many big-name technology companies in need of top-tier talent in computer systems, software design, programming and related services to thrive."
Additionally, COVID-19 has forced more people online than ever before, and the software industry searches for top-tier talent to keep all the digital platforms running smoothly.
Jobs in healthcare also top Indeed's list as some of the highest-paying occupations. "With the city grappling with the impact the pandemic has had on its population, we see the need and growing importance of people in this industry to support the community whether it be physically (physiotherapists, registered nurses) or emotionally (social workers)."
