Data conversion operator vs data entry clerk

The differences between data conversion operators and data entry clerks 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 clerk. Additionally, a data conversion operator has an average salary of $36,140, which is higher than the $31,582 average annual salary of a data entry clerk.

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 clerk are data entry, customer service, and computer database.

Data conversion operator vs data entry clerk overview

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Clerk
Yearly salary	$36,140	$31,582
Hourly rate	$17.38	$15.18
Growth rate	-	-5%
Number of jobs	91,671	132,345
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Data conversion operator vs data entry clerk salary

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Clerk
Average salary	$36,140	$31,582
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $54,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	General Dynamics Mission Systems
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between data conversion operator and data entry clerk education

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Data conversion operator vs data entry clerk demographics

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Clerk
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 27.2% Female, 72.8%	Male, 19.9% Female, 80.1%
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, 10.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 7.5% White, 54.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between data conversion operator and data entry clerk 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 clerk example responsibilities.

Prepare, maintain and manage PowerPoint presentations.
Enter contractual data into AS400 computer terminal, implementing alphanumeric and 10-key data entry.
Work in multiple windows to process information.
Create a backup copy for one specific table on the SQL database.
Process radiology reports into MDIV program while meeting department month- end billing cycle.
Establish the ability to type approximately 58 wpm and type 10 key by touch.

Data conversion operator vs data entry clerk 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 clerk skills

Data Entry, 23%
Customer Service, 19%
Computer Database, 12%
Computer System, 6%
Word Processing, 5%
WPM, 3%

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