Data conversion operator vs encoder

The differences between data conversion operators and encoders 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 an encoder. Additionally, a data conversion operator has an average salary of $36,140, which is higher than the $35,038 average annual salary of an encoder.

The top three skills for a data conversion operator include data entry, computer system and error rate. The most important skills for an encoder are process checks, data entry system, and computer system.

Data conversion operator vs encoder overview

	Data Conversion Operator	Encoder
Yearly salary	$36,140	$35,038
Hourly rate	$17.38	$16.85
Growth rate	-	-5%
Number of jobs	91,671	277
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Data conversion operator vs encoder salary

Data conversion operators and encoders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Data Conversion Operator	Encoder
Average salary	$36,140	$35,038
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $54,000	Between $25,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between data conversion operator and encoder education

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Encoder
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Data conversion operator vs encoder demographics

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

	Data Conversion Operator	Encoder
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 27.2% Female, 72.8%	Male, 32.5% Female, 67.5%
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, 9.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.0% Asian, 8.9% White, 53.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between data conversion operator and encoder 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.

Encoder example responsibilities.

Stitch in next coil to be run.
Encode deposits slips and checks (NCR).
Correct errors for clients of DHL.
Operate the continuous check MICR encoding machine.
Train new encoders to use the computer program/equipment.
Scan USPS packages and print labels for say packages

Data conversion operator vs encoder skills

Common data conversion operator skills

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

Common encoder skills

Process Checks, 22%
Data Entry System, 19%
Computer System, 10%
Encoders, 8%
ZIP Codes, 6%
Subsequent Entry, 5%