12200 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Good
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$20.00
/hr
Typical
$28.85
/hr
Experienced
$45.00
/hr
Average: $30.73/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 18,540 people work in this occupation.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%