12200 economic 2025-2027
Northwest Good
Canada Good
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Northwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$19.00
/hr
Typical
$25.53
/hr
Experienced
$36.53
/hr
Average: $27.31/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Northwest 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 Northwest region:
- Approximately 790 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%