Data entry operator vs title clerk

The differences between data entry operators 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 operator, becoming a title clerk takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a title clerk has an average salary of $34,858, which is higher than the $31,286 average annual salary of a data entry operator.

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

Data entry operator vs title clerk overview

	Data Entry Operator	Title Clerk
Yearly salary	$31,286	$34,858
Hourly rate	$15.04	$16.76
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	93,965	86,108
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 29%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	44	49
Years of experience	2	12

What does a data entry operator do?

A data entry operator is someone responsible for entering collected information into a database using different computer software. Data entry duties include updating customer data, transcribing information, and entering accounting records. Also, it is their responsibility to organize collected data and maintain their accurate record on the database so it can be accessed at any time. Data operators must be proficient in typing skills, keen to details and able to manage a large amount of data. They must also be familiar with using spreadsheets, along with other word processing programs.

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 operator vs title clerk salary

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

	Data Entry Operator	Title Clerk
Average salary	$31,286	$34,858
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $40,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	San Ramon, CA
Highest paying state	Washington	Connecticut
Best paying company	Intelliswift	Fidelity National Financial
Best paying industry	Finance	Finance

Differences between data entry operator and title clerk education

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

	Data Entry Operator	Title Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 29%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Data entry operator vs title clerk demographics

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

	Data Entry Operator	Title Clerk
Average age	44	49
Gender ratio	Male, 19.2% Female, 80.8%	Male, 9.1% Female, 90.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 8.6% White, 55.7% 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 operator and title clerk duties and responsibilities

Data entry operator example responsibilities.

Provide support for UNIX, NT and mainframe systems.
Cleanse the sales force data and customer complaint reports using Java.
Write basic Unix shell scripts and commands as part of the daily activity.
Proofread output generate for completeness, print quality, spelling, punctuation, and format.
Enter data from source documents into computer using keyboard at a typing speed of 50 wpm.
Interact with DBA to discuss database design and modeling, index creations and SQL tuning issues.

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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 operator vs title clerk skills

Common data entry operator skills

Data Entry Equipment, 20%
Customer Service, 14%
Computer Database, 12%
Computer System, 6%
Office Equipment, 4%
WPM, 4%

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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