Table 2 
The 10 occupations with the largest annual increases in job vacancies and their average offered wage, fourth quarter of 2023 

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The 10 occupations with the largest annual increases in job vacancies and their average offered wage, fourth quarter of 2023
Number of job vacancies – Fourth quarter of 2022Number of job vacancies – Fourth quarter of 2023Change in level – Fourth quarter of 2022 to fourth quarter of 2023% – Fourth quarter of 2022 to fourth quarter of 2023Average offered hourly wage ($) – Fourth quarter of 2022Average offered hourly wage ($) – Fourth quarter of 2023
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 3,455 4,155 700 20.3 35.35 36.35
Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics 2,025 2,610 585 28.9 34.35 32.50
Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade 2,980 3,465 485 16.3 33.75 32.60
Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists 780 1,140 360 46.2 29.60 30.00
Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors 515 855 340 66.0 30.40 31.95
Mechanical engineers 1,520 1,840 320 21.1 39.85 40.80
Other administrative services managers 495 795 300 60.6 47.30 48.20
Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers 1,465 1,750 285 19.5 32.90 30.25
Web developers and programmers 595 870 275 46.2 37.25 38.25
Firefighters 655 925 270 41.2 28.45 33.25
Source(s):
Job Vacancy and Wage Survey (5217), table 14-10-0444-01.
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