Data conversion operator vs data processing clerk

The differences between data conversion operators and data processing 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 processing clerk. Additionally, a data conversion operator has an average salary of $36,140, which is higher than the $31,621 average annual salary of a data processing 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 processing clerk are data processing, data entry errors, and computer database.

Data conversion operator vs data processing clerk overview

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Processing Clerk
Yearly salary	$36,140	$31,621
Hourly rate	$17.38	$15.20
Growth rate	-	-5%
Number of jobs	91,671	156,581
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 32%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Data conversion operator vs data processing clerk salary

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Processing Clerk
Average salary	$36,140	$31,621
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $54,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Fremont, CA
Highest paying state	-	Illinois
Best paying company	-	TPI
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between data conversion operator and data processing clerk education

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Processing Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 32%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Data conversion operator vs data processing clerk demographics

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Data Processing Clerk
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 27.2% Female, 72.8%	Male, 22.7% Female, 77.3%
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, 10.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 8.0% White, 55.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

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

Manage daily operations of ACH payments and research errors in different internal and external databases that prevent payments from transferring.
Perform DMV and NCIC queries on defendants and petitioners to obtain accurate driver's license and demographic information.
Key all labor reports into AS400 system.
Input all credit/debit card charges, and check information into QuickBooks.
Receive orders from customers, enter billing into AS400 system, and invoice the customer's orders.
Verify, update, and enter invoices, credits, vendor information, purchase orders, payroll, and pick tickets.

Data conversion operator vs data processing 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 processing clerk skills

Data Processing, 29%
Data Entry Errors, 9%
Computer Database, 8%
Invoice Data, 8%
Computer System, 7%
Sales Orders, 5%

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