Red Deer wages by career
Red Deer is the service centre for central Alberta and home to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, which serves communities across the region. Other major employers include energy services, agriculture, manufacturing, retail, education and government. Below are the Government of Canada Job Bank hourly wages for the Red Deer region for occupations related to Ucademy’s programs (reference period 2023–2024 or 2024, depending on occupation; updated November 19, 2025).
| Job title in Job Bank | NOC | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical administrative assistant | 13112 | $20.00 | $29.00 | $35.00 |
| Unit clerk | 14100 | $15.50 | $25.00 | $36.13 |
| Administrative assistant | 13110 | $19.78 | $26.43 | $37.00 |
| IT support technician | 22221 | $24.91 | $33.96 | $41.76 |
| Software developer | 21232 | $33.67 | $44.25 | $63.96 |
| Procurement officer | 12102 | $27.91 | $40.45 | $60.53 |
| Logistics coordinator | 13201 | $25.60 | $36.92 | $61.65 |
Source: Job Bank wage pages for each occupation (Red Deer region). Low is roughly the lowest-paid 10% of workers and high the top 10%. Figures cover all experience levels, vary by employer and are not guaranteed.
Job Bank does not publish Red Deer region wages for the cybersecurity specialist occupation; see the Alberta-wide figures in our salary calculator.
Why central Alberta learners study online
Online, self-paced study means no commute and no fixed class timetable, whether you live in Red Deer or in nearby communities such as Sylvan Lake, Lacombe, Blackfalds, Innisfail and Penhold. It also fits the way many central Albertans work:
- Shift and rotation workers in energy, manufacturing and agriculture can study on their days off instead of a fixed class calendar.
- Healthcare staff on rotating shifts can fit lessons around their schedule.
- Parents can study from home on their own timeline.
- Farm families can plan study time around seeding and harvest.
For practical tips, read studying while working full-time in Alberta.
Job outlook in the Red Deer region
Job Bank rates how easy or hard it is likely to be to find work in each occupation over 2025–2027. Here are its ratings for the Red Deer region:
| Occupation | NOC | Outlook 2025–2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical administrative assistant | 13112 | Very good |
| Unit clerk | 14100 | Limited |
| Administrative assistant | 13110 | Moderate |
| IT support technician | 22221 | Moderate |
| Cybersecurity specialist | 21220 | Undetermined |
| Software developer | 21232 | Moderate |
| Procurement officer | 12102 | Moderate |
| Logistics coordinator | 13201 | Undetermined |
Healthcare administration stands out: Job Bank rates the outlook for medical administrative assistants as Very good in the Red Deer region, better than the Good rating for Alberta as a whole. The outlook for unit clerks is Limited, so a program that covers both clinic and hospital administration gives you more options.
Ucademy’s Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk Certificate covers both clinic and hospital administration, and includes a practicum — at a partner clinic where one is available, or a virtual practicum otherwise. Learn more in How to Become a Medical Office Assistant in Alberta and Medical Office Assistant vs Unit Clerk.
Ucademy programs for Red Deer careers
All programs are delivered online.
- Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk Certificate (516 hours): clinic front-desk and hospital unit administration.
- Administrative Assistant Diploma (806 hours): office administration, business communication and software.
- IT Professional Certificate (420 hours): IT support, networks, Windows and Linux administration, cloud.
- Security Analyst Certificate (420 hours): security monitoring, incident response, industrial control systems security.
- Cybersecurity Specialist Diploma (940 hours): the broad security path, from SOC work to cloud security and forensics.
- Software & Web Developer Diploma (960 hours): project-based software and web development.
- Business Administration – Supply Chain Diploma: business operations with a supply chain focus.
Not sure which fits? Try the one-minute program quiz or compare programs side by side.
Free help in Red Deer
- Alberta Supports — free career, education and employment advice and information about training funding: call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992 or visit an Alberta Supports Centre.
- Employer-funded training — if an employer hires you, the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant can cover part of the cost of short, instructor-led training; the employer applies (a full diploma program usually does not qualify).
- Red Deer Public Library — free computers, internet and job search resources.
- Local immigrant-serving agencies in Red Deer offer free settlement and employment support for newcomers.
Other Alberta regions: Lethbridge and Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Calgary, Edmonton and all of Alberta.