Data entry associate vs data analyst

The differences between data entry associates and data analysts can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-2 years to become a data entry associate, becoming a data analyst takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a data analyst has an average salary of $74,342, which is higher than the $36,084 average annual salary of a data entry associate.

The top three skills for a data entry associate include customer service, computer database and data entry. The most important skills for a data analyst are data analysis, python, and power bi.

Data entry associate vs data analyst overview

	Data Entry Associate	Data Analyst
Yearly salary	$36,084	$74,342
Hourly rate	$17.35	$35.74
Growth rate	-8%	11%
Number of jobs	89,880	167,520
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	4

What does a data entry associate do?

Data entry associates are a group of professionals using computers and data processing programs to supply information into a database or documentation platform or to transcribe data via phone conversations or recordings. They can multitask effectively with excellent verbal and written communication skills and perform repetitive tasks accurately with excellent attention to detail. Part of their task is to maintain the database by encoding new and updated customer account information by preparing source data for computer entry, compiling, and sorting information. To be effective, typing speed and accuracy must be considered.

What does a data analyst do?

Data analysts are responsible for interpreting the company's statistics and providing sound recommendations to the organization. They manage the organization's data sets, usually related to market performance, finance, or human resources. They are in charge of studying the available data, spotting trends, interpreting what the data and the trends mean, and recommending suggestions that will help the organization perform better. Their recommendations should also be relevant and backed up with strong analyses. Data analysts are expected to have a good grasp of the current market trends in the industry.

Data entry associate vs data analyst salary

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

	Data Entry Associate	Data Analyst
Average salary	$36,084	$74,342
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $61,000	Between $53,000 And $103,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	Richmond, CA
Highest paying state	New York	New Jersey
Best paying company	AstraZeneca	The Citadel
Best paying industry	Finance	Finance

Differences between data entry associate and data analyst education

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

	Data Entry Associate	Data Analyst
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Northwestern University

Data entry associate vs data analyst demographics

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

	Data Entry Associate	Data Analyst
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 25.7% Female, 74.3%	Male, 50.2% Female, 49.8%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% Asian, 14.5% White, 64.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	12%

Differences between data entry associate and data analyst duties and responsibilities

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.

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Data analyst example responsibilities.

Manage patient s data in UNIX system.
Manage loan performance in Hyperion Financials using SQL and PL/SQL tools.
Manage and contribute to EDI processes ensuring HIPAA compliance and access to clearing house review on individual case status.
Develop Java application to automate reformatting of text files for an internal application.
Execute deterministic modeling and Monte Carlo simulations in MATLAB to achieve greater mathematical confidence in results obtain from analysis.
Manage weapon system project websites via SharePoint, including troubleshooting technical issues and developing guidelines for public/private information and user permissions.

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Data entry associate vs data analyst skills

Common data entry associate skills

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

Common data analyst skills

Data Analysis, 10%
Python, 7%
Power Bi, 6%
Data Management, 6%
Visualization, 5%
Data Quality, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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