Data conversion operator vs data entry specialist

The differences between data conversion operators and data entry specialists 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 specialist. Additionally, a data conversion operator has an average salary of $36,140, which is higher than the $32,392 average annual salary of a data entry specialist.

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

Data conversion operator vs data entry specialist overview

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Specialist
Yearly salary	$36,140	$32,392
Hourly rate	$17.38	$15.57
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	91,671	89,081
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Data conversion operator vs data entry specialist salary

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Specialist
Average salary	$36,140	$32,392
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $54,000	Between $24,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	DeWitt LLP Law Firm
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between data conversion operator and data entry specialist education

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

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

Data conversion operator vs data entry specialist demographics

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Entry Specialist
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 27.2% Female, 72.8%	Male, 24.8% Female, 75.2%
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, 10.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 7.9% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

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

Manage FedEx account; send and receive large volume of tax and accounting paperwork.
Enter ten-key data; fastest keystrokes reach 104 wpm.
Land Venezuela 1- 2D and 3D designer perform processing and QC for land acquisition seismic.
Used SQL scripts to process automate crack and lane detection on files that require it.
Enter bank account information on individual life policies in Guard-O-Matic (ACH) payment plan.
Fill a bin/tray/tray/box with complete packets then place it in the designated area to await QC.

Data conversion operator vs data entry specialist 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 specialist skills

Data Entry, 25%
Customer Service, 16%
Computer Database, 12%
Computer System, 4%
WPM, 4%
Charge Entry, 3%

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