Data entry clerks

NOC

14111

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

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

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77.0%

Female

23.0%

Male

Employment by age

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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

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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

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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

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7.30%

Northeast

42.40%

Southeast

26.10%

Southwest

18.20%

Central

6.10%

Northwest

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

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$48,000

Northeast

$46,400

Southeast

$45,000

Southwest

$52,000

Central

$40,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

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.

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.

Employment Outlook

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