Job prospects Upholsterer near Vancouver (BC)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Upholsterers" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Upholsterers near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Upholsterers (NOC 63221) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Upholsterers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Upholsterers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 56%
- Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 27%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology