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Data Entry Keyers

Median Salary
37,790
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

70%

State and local government

13%

Private not for profit

10%

Self-employed

4%

Federal Government

3%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,790

10%

$37,790

Median

$51,890

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    58%

  • Some college

    30%

  • Associate's degree

    11%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Law and Government
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.