Data capture specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Data capture specialist gender statistics
74.6% of data capture specialists are women and 25.4% of data capture specialists are men.
- Female, 74.6%
- Male, 25.4%
Data capture specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.6% |
| Male | 25.4% |
Data capture specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,884
Female income
$41,729
Data capture specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data capture specialist positions over time. Currently, 74.6% of data capture specialists are female.
Data capture specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.79% | 81.21% |
| 2011 | 20.36% | 79.64% |
| 2012 | 21.54% | 78.46% |
| 2013 | 21.72% | 78.28% |
| 2014 | 22.33% | 77.67% |
| 2015 | 23.94% | 76.06% |
| 2016 | 24.38% | 75.62% |
| 2017 | 24.44% | 75.56% |
| 2018 | 24.81% | 75.19% |
| 2019 | 23.45% | 76.55% |
| 2020 | 24.42% | 75.58% |
| 2021 | 25.43% | 74.57% |
Data capture specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared data capture specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Data Capture Specialist | 25% | 75% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Data capture specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data capture specialists is White, which makes up 55.8% of all data capture specialists. Comparatively, 18.8% of data capture specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of data capture specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Data capture specialist race
| Data capture specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Data capture specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how data capture specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data capture specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.00% | 11.44% | 8.19% | 14.10% |
| 2011 | 62.91% | 12.45% | 8.34% | 13.51% |
| 2012 | 63.23% | 11.54% | 7.97% | 14.19% |
| 2013 | 62.76% | 11.65% | 8.17% | 14.47% |
| 2014 | 61.44% | 12.29% | 9.14% | 14.25% |
| 2015 | 61.20% | 12.36% | 8.93% | 14.45% |
| 2016 | 61.92% | 11.09% | 9.25% | 14.90% |
| 2017 | 62.26% | 10.35% | 8.48% | 15.49% |
| 2018 | 60.94% | 10.15% | 8.77% | 16.95% |
| 2019 | 59.65% | 11.57% | 9.76% | 15.93% |
| 2020 | 57.44% | 11.01% | 10.99% | 15.88% |
| 2021 | 55.80% | 10.50% | 9.88% | 18.75% |
Data capture specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american data capture specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown data capture specialists have the lowest average salary at $41,412.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,412 |
| White | $43,282 |
| Black or African American | $44,000 |
| Asian | $42,679 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,088 |
Average data capture specialist age
See how the average age of data capture specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data capture specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 41 |
| White | 37 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 37 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 39 |
Data capture specialist age breakdown
The average age of data capture specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the data capture specialist population.
Data capture specialist age breakdown
| Data Capture Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Data capture specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for data capture specialists is bachelor's degree, with 35% of data capture specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Data capture specialists by degree level
| Data capture specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Data capture specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, data capture specialists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,295 annually. With a Master's degree, data capture specialists earn a median annual income of $45,865 compared to $42,691 for data capture specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,865 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,691 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,295 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,271 |
Data capture specialist employment statistics
Most data capture specialists work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where data capture specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data capture specialists work.
Data capture specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Data capture specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the data capture specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data capture specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data capture specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 4% |
Data capture specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for data capture specialists are technology, professional and finance.
Data capture specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 17% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Data capture specialist turnover and employment statistics
Data capture specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data capture specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data capture specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data capture specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.15% |
| 2011 | 11.69% |
| 2012 | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 10.06% |
| 2014 | 8.63% |
| 2015 | 7.01% |
| 2016 | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 5.35% |
| 2019 | 5.49% |
| 2020 | 7.37% |
| 2021 | 8.42% |
Average data capture specialist tenure
The average data capture specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 475 data capture specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Data capture specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Data capture specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data capture specialists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Capture Specialist | 4.67% | - |
| Employment Clerk | 5.99% | 70,169 |
| Magazine Publisher | 6.98% | 2,848 |
| Mail Handler Assistant | 7.17% | 43,501 |
| Insurance Biller | 11.18% | 84,361 |
| Statistical Clerk | 11.19% | 66,801 |
| Duplicator | 14.20% | 227 |
Similar data capture specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Clerk | 5.99% | 70,169 |
| Magazine Publisher | 6.98% | 2,848 |
| Mail Handler Assistant | 7.17% | 43,501 |
| Insurance Biller | 11.18% | 84,361 |
| Statistical Clerk | 11.19% | 66,801 |
| Duplicator | 14.20% | 227 |
Foreign languages spoken by data capture specialists
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Thai, 20.0%
Data capture specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Thai | 20.0% |