Data entry clerks

Data entry clerks

NOC
14111

use various methods to input data into computerized files, spreadsheets, or databases.

Quick facts

3-Year Outlook

Moderate
Moderate

3-Year Job Openings

105
 

Median Hourly Wage

$22.00
$15.30
Low
$28.00
High

Average Salary

$46,200
 

Typically Required

High school / on-the-job training

Employed

831
 
Job details

Full NOC Description

Data entry clerks input coded, statistical, financial and other information into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools. They are employed in the private and public sectors.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Receive and register invoices, forms, records and other documents for data capture
  • Input data into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools
  • Import and/or export data between different kinds of software
  • Verify accuracy and completeness of data
  • Identify, label and organize electronic storage media
  • Maintain libraries of electronic storage media.
  • Also Known As

    • data control clerk
    • data entry operator
    • data input clerk
    • data processor
    • payment entry clerk
    Requirements

    Employment Requirements

    Completion of secondary school may be required.
  • College or other courses in data entry may be required.
  • Provincial Regulation

    Not Provincially Regulated

    Employment by Sex

    The following graph shows the percentage of men and women working in this occupation in New Brunswick.

    Data legend

    77.0%
    Female
    23.0%
    Male
    Employment by age

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by age group.

    Data legend

    14.0%
    15-24
    19.5%
    25-34
    20.7%
    35-44
    23.8%
    45-54
    18.3%
    55-64
    3.7%
    65+
    Employment by highest level of education

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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    4.8%
    No Certificate, Diploma or Degree
    34.3%
    High School, Diploma or Equivalent
    1.8%
    Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma
    40.4%
    College or University Below Bachelor Level
    18.7%
    University - Bachelor Level or Above
    Employment by Industry

    The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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    23.0%
    Public administration
    15.2%
    Finance and insurance
    10.3%
    Transportation and warehousing
    51.5%
    All Other Industries
    Employment by Economic Regions

    The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

    Data legend

    7.30%
    Northeast
    42.40%
    Southeast
    26.10%
    Southwest
    18.20%
    Central
    6.10%
    Northwest
    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

    The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

    Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

    The following graph shows the average salary of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

    Data legend

    $48,000
    Northeast
    $46,400
    Southeast
    $45,000
    Southwest
    $52,000
    Central
    $40,000
    Northwest
    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

    The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

    Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

    The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

    Northeast

    $22.46
    $16.26
    Low
    $26.11
    High

    Southeast

    $22.00
    $15.30
    Low
    $28.00
    High

    Southwest

    $20.43
    $15.01
    Low
    $27.27
    High

    Central

    $21.43
    $16.42
    Low
    $28.11
    High

    Northwest

    $19.75
    $15.79
    Low
    $25.06
    High
    Salary

    The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

    New Brunswick

    $46,200

    Newfoundland

    $48,400

    Prince Edward Island

    $44,000

    Nova Scotia

    $43,000

    Canada

    $50,680
    Employment Outlook

    The following represents the number of job openings that are expected to occur in this occupation over the next three and ten years respectively, broken down by openings expected to result from growth (“new jobs”) and openings expected to result from attrition (death and retirements).

    Three Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 3-Year

    105
     

    New Jobs: 3-Year

    38
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 3-Year

    69
     

    Ten Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 10-Year

    303
     

    New Jobs: 10-Year

    86
     

    Retirements/Deaths: 10-Year

    219