Data conversion operator vs data entry associate

The differences between data conversion operators and data entry associates can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a data conversion operator and a data entry associate. Additionally, a data conversion operator has an average salary of $36,140, which is higher than the $36,084 average annual salary of a data entry associate.

The top three skills for a data conversion operator include data entry, computer system and error rate. The most important skills for a data entry associate are customer service, computer database, and data entry.

Data conversion operator vs data entry associate overview

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Associate
Yearly salary	$36,140	$36,084
Hourly rate	$17.38	$17.35
Growth rate	-	-8%
Number of jobs	91,671	89,880
Job satisfaction	-	3
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Data conversion operator vs data entry associate salary

Data conversion operators and data entry associates have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Associate
Average salary	$36,140	$36,084
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $54,000	Between $21,000 And $61,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	AstraZeneca
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between data conversion operator and data entry associate education

There are a few differences between a data conversion operator and a data entry associate in terms of educational background:

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Associate
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Data conversion operator vs data entry associate demographics

Here are the differences between data conversion operators' and data entry associates' demographics:

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Associate
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 27.2% Female, 72.8%	Male, 25.7% Female, 74.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 7.9% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between data conversion operator and data entry associate duties and responsibilities

Data conversion operator example responsibilities.

Manage and prepare pharmaceutical records for multiple FDA audits.
Key at over 7,000 ksph.
Exceed all minimum keying requirements to obtain top DCO ranking.
Administer disciplinary actions as required and DCO's time keeping.
Peruse PC mail image for request address information and convert to code.
Maintain over 12,00 ksph with 99 percent accuracy, verify by weekly audits.

Data entry associate example responsibilities.

Manage client s files and communicate confidential information to approve agencies and caregivers according to HIPAA regulations.
Provide third-party medical billing; entering ICD-9, CPT codes, and insurance information into medically-based computer system.
Process payroll data, data entry applications and retirement fund contributions.
Perform a variety of duties associate with entering of prescription information into computer system require to process prescription orders for patients.
Provide 10-key and maintain a 40 wpm average.
Collaborate with a team to triage and prioritize the right work at the right time.

Data conversion operator vs data entry associate skills

Common data conversion operator skills

Data Entry, 43%
Computer System, 11%
Error Rate, 6%
ZIP Codes, 6%
Postal Service, 5%
WPM, 4%

Common data entry associate skills

Customer Service, 22%
Computer Database, 12%
Data Entry, 10%
Computer System, 7%
Payroll, 3%
WPM, 3%

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