Job prospects Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in the Kingston–Pembroke Region
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "diagnostic medical sonographer" was moved from the group Medical sonographers (NOC 3216) to the group Medical sonographers (NOC 32122).
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Medical sonographers" in the Kingston–Pembroke Region or Canada.
Current and future job prospects
Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
The prospect of finding work in this occupation was fair over the past few years (2019-2021). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be very good for Medical sonographers (NOC 3216) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2022-2024 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 Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Medical sonographers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 9%
Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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