1222-NOC

Data entry clerks

(NOC 1422)
Annual Earnings
$52,140
Typical Education Background
Diploma/Certificate Excluding Apprenticeship
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
1,540

Career Overview

Data entry clerks:

  • Input coded, statistical, financial and other information into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools
  • Work in the private and public sectors

Duties

Data entry clerks:

  • Receive and register invoices, forms, records and other documents for data entry
  • Input data into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools
  • Import and/or export data between different kinds of software
  • Check accuracy and completeness of data
  • Identify, label and organize electronic storage media
  • Maintain libraries of electronic storage media

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$52,140

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$40.38/hr
Median$25.00/hr
Low$17.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

3,900

% Employed Full Time

42%
Source: 2016 Census

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, hospital or school.

Career Pathways

Promotion to senior positions is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Conventional
Conventional

Job Titles

Clerk, control - data processing
Clerk, payment entry / input
Computer equipment
Data entry
EDP (electronic data-processing) operator
Interpreting machine
Processor, data
Verifier-operator, data entry

Education, Training and Skills

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

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Business Administration/Management/Commerce
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

69%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

66%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

63%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

60%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

56%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

53%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

53%
Judgment and Decision-Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

44%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

44%
Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

41%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

3,900
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 130 3.2%
Kootenay 60 1.5%
Mainland/Southwest 3,290 70.7%
North Coast and Nechako 50 1.7%
Northeast 40 1.3%
Thompson-Okanagan 370 8.0%
Vancouver Island/Coast 590 13.9%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

1,540
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

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Northeast
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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 10 0.7%
Kootenay 0 1.6%
Mainland/Southwest 1,100 1.3%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 130 1.7%
Vancouver Island/Coast 200 1.6%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Public Administration49,200
Finance, insurance and real estate50,900
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services148,000
Health Care and Social Assistance149,700
Retail Trade115,500
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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