Data entry associate vs title clerk

The differences between data entry associates and title clerks 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 title clerk takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a data entry associate has an average salary of $36,084, which is higher than the $34,858 average annual salary of a title clerk.

The top three skills for a data entry associate include customer service, computer database and data entry. The most important skills for a title clerk are customer service, DMV, and vehicle titles.

Data entry associate vs title clerk overview

	Data Entry Associate	Title Clerk
Yearly salary	$36,084	$34,858
Hourly rate	$17.35	$16.76
Growth rate	-8%	-
Number of jobs	89,880	86,108
Job satisfaction	3	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	44	49
Years of experience	2	12

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 title clerk do?

Title clerks are responsible for preparing and processing title paperwork to transfer property ownership of a vehicle or real estate. They typically work for lawyers and agents, accomplishing varied tasks such as submitting title documents to the designated government office and verifying the collection of funds from sales. Also, title clerks are responsible for ensuring that all information from the records is accurate, answering telephone calls, and maintaining their cleanliness. A title clerk also explains the title transfer process to customers and responds to their queries.

Data entry associate vs title clerk salary

Data entry associates and title clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Data Entry Associate	Title Clerk
Average salary	$36,084	$34,858
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $61,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	San Ramon, CA
Highest paying state	New York	Connecticut
Best paying company	AstraZeneca	Fidelity National Financial
Best paying industry	Finance	Finance

Differences between data entry associate and title clerk education

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

	Data Entry Associate	Title Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Data entry associate vs title clerk demographics

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

	Data Entry Associate	Title Clerk
Average age	44	49
Gender ratio	Male, 25.7% Female, 74.3%	Male, 9.1% Female, 90.9%
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, 11.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 4.1% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	10%

Differences between data entry associate and title clerk 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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Title clerk example responsibilities.

Manage all aspects of title work on home equity loans, conventional first mortgages, FHA loans and VA loans.
Review title reports for outstanding title issues, liens, code violation issues, and anything relate to HOA liens ;.
Submit warranty claims to various RV factories.
Work closely with NC/SC foreclosure attorneys to ensure accurate title information are submitted to HUD.
Key in new and wholesale vehicle sales data into an ADP databases in a timely and accurate manner.
Drive team performance and productivity relate to the clearance of post-foreclosure title issues to facilitate timely sale of REO properties.

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Data entry associate vs title clerk skills

Common data entry associate skills

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

Common title clerk skills

Customer Service, 20%
DMV, 18%
Vehicle Titles, 15%
Data Entry, 6%
Notary, 3%
Title Issues, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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