Are you entering the job market in 2019? Or maybe you just need a career change? You’re probably looking for a job that pays a decent salary. After all, money isn’t everything but it helps – a lot. However, when choosing a career you need to consider more than just money. You need to consider whether there will actually be jobs in your chosen field. To help you decide, here are some of the highest paying in-demand jobs in Canada for 2019. Salary information is based on averages from PayScale, Indeed, Neuvoo and Glassdoor.
Last year’s list of the best paying jobs in 2018 were ripe with jobs in IT, tech, business and healthcare. While some of these jobs required degrees, there were quite a few that didn’t, including in-demand trades. And for comparison sake, don’t miss the 2017 version of this list.
![Registered Nurse ($19 to $60.70 per hour) Registered nurse speaking with a patient](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Registered Nurse ($19 to $60.70 per hour)
![Veterinarian ($28,000 to $175,000 per year) Veterinarian and assistant in OR](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Veterinarian ($28,000 to $175,000 per year)
![Software Engineer ($48,000 to $153,000 per year) Software engineer using a computer](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Software Engineer ($48,000 to $153,000 per year)
![Account Manager ($57,000 to $101,000 per year) Account manager on the phone](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Account Manager ($57,000 to $101,000 per year)
![University Professor ($29,000 to $215,000 per year) University professor in front of a chalkboard](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
University Professor ($29,000 to $215,000 per year)
![Anesthesiologist ($109,000 to $580,000 per year) Anesthesiologist in the OR](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Anesthesiologist ($109,000 to $580,000 per year)
![Chartered Professional Accountant ($42,000 to $103,000 per year) Chartered professional accountant and client](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Chartered Professional Accountant ($42,000 to $103,000 per year)
![Business Analyst ($27,000 to $134,000 per year) Business analyst meeting with colleagues](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Business Analyst ($27,000 to $134,000 per year)
![Engineering Project Manager ($58,000 to $122,000 per year) Engineering project manager looking at plans](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Engineering Project Manager ($58,000 to $122,000 per year)
![IT Project Manager ($53,500 to $170,000 per year) IT project manager in a meeting](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
IT Project Manager ($53,500 to $170,000 per year)
![Aerospace Engineer ($49,000 to $110,000 per year) Aerospace engineer working on an engine](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Aerospace Engineer ($49,000 to $110,000 per year)
![Sales Representative ($31,700 to $74,000 per year) Sales representative in a meeting](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Sales Representative ($31,700 to $74,000 per year)
![Industrial Electrician ($48,750 to $81,500 per year) Industrial electrician with a co-worker](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Industrial Electrician ($48,750 to $81,500 per year)
![Welder ($10.15 to $46.60 per hour) Welder at work](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Welder ($10.15 to $46.60 per hour)
![Aircraft Pilot ($10.15 to $81.30 per hour) Aircraft pilot in plane](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Aircraft Pilot ($10.15 to $81.30 per hour)
![Optician ($10.20 to $38.00 per hour) Optician with a patient](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Optician ($10.20 to $38.00 per hour)
![Pharmacist ($22.90 to $74.20 per hour) Pharmacist and a customer](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Pharmacist ($22.90 to $74.20 per hour)
![Recruiter ($20,000 to $214,000 per year) Recruiter and client](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Recruiter ($20,000 to $214,000 per year)
![Clinical Psychologist ($64,500 to $160,000 per year) Clinical psychologist and patient](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Clinical Psychologist ($64,500 to $160,000 per year)
![Construction Estimator ($21,000 to $152,000 per year) Construction estimator on site](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)