Job prospects Medical Sonographer in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Medical sonographers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Medical sonographers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Medical sonographers (NOC 32122) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of 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 Medical sonographers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Medical sonographers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 95%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology