Data Entry Keyers

Also Called: Data Capture Specialist, Data Entry Clerk, Data Entry Operator, Data Transcriber

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$28,250

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Data Entry Keyers do

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

  • Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
  • Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
  • Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business • Health Care • Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Accounting Services • Health Unit Coordinator • Insurance Claims Processor • Medical Administrative Assistant • Medical Office Support • OCT-Only Finance & Business • OCT-Only Health Care • OCT-Only Transportation • Office Administration • Transportation Office Support

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Work Context

  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

Tools

  • Scanners
  • Inkjet printers
  • Keyboards
  • Hole punching units
  • Special purpose telephones

Technology

Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Medical software
Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
Medical condition coding software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Time Management
  • Writing

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
administrative services
customer service
Safety and Government
law and government

Education

  • % High school diploma or equivalent
  • % Some college, no degree
  • % Associate's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Data Entry Keyers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Guides

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & Athletes

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Atlanta - Job Corps

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Excelsior Springs - Job Corps

    Excelsior Springs, Missouri

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Academy of Careers and Technology

    Beckley, WV

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Independence
  • Stress Tolerance

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Attention

This is what Data Entry Keyers across the country typically make.

$13.58 / hour
$28,250 /year

Entry Level

$18.17 / hour
$37,790 /year

Median Level

$26.60 / hour
$55,330 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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