Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 1311 ยท Browse All Occupations
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Alternate Job Titles
- Accounting Bookkeeper
- Accounting Technician
- Bookkeeper
- Bookkeeping Clerk
- Budget Officer
- Finance Officer
- Finance Technician
- Financial Officer
- Senior Bookkeeper
- Accounting Bookkeeper
- Accounting Technician
- Bookkeeper
- Finance Technician
- Bookeeper
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for accounting technicians and bookkeepers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $27,071 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $25,055 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $39,940 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $34,657 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | $21,896 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $34,156 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $30,857 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for accounting technicians and bookkeepers.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $30,857 |
| Female | $31,824 |
Extracted Salary Information (348 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for accounting technicians and bookkeepers.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for accounting technicians and bookkeepers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 460 |
| 25 to 34 years | 765 |
| 35 to 44 years | 1,280 |
| 45 to 54 years | 1,795 |
| 55 to 64 years | 1,485 |
| 65 to 74 years | 450 |
| 75 years and over | 120 |
| Total | 6,350 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for accounting technicians and bookkeepers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 3,510 |
| Part Time | 3,060 |
| Total | 6,575 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for accounting technicians and bookkeepers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,305 |
| Female | 5,045 |
| Total | 6,350 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for accounting technicians and bookkeepers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 4,805 |
| Self Employed | 1,540 |
| Total | 6,350 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for accounting technicians and bookkeepers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 6,045 |
| Unemployed | 300 |
| Total | 6,350 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for accounting technicians and bookkeepers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 260 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 1,805 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 150 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 2,045 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 265 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 2,045 |
| Total | 6,575 |
