Data keyer demographics and statistics in the US
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Data keyer gender statistics
78.0% of data keyers are women and 22.0% of data keyers are men.
- Female, 78.0%
- Male, 22.0%
Data keyer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.0% |
| Male | 22.0% |
Data keyer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,407
Female income
$34,009
Data keyer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data keyer positions over time. Currently, 78.0% of data keyers are female.
Data keyer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.05% | 83.95% |
| 2011 | 17.44% | 82.56% |
| 2012 | 18.49% | 81.51% |
| 2013 | 18.65% | 81.35% |
| 2014 | 19.20% | 80.80% |
| 2015 | 20.63% | 79.37% |
| 2016 | 21.03% | 78.97% |
| 2017 | 21.09% | 78.91% |
| 2018 | 21.42% | 78.58% |
| 2019 | 20.19% | 79.81% |
| 2020 | 21.07% | 78.93% |
| 2021 | 21.98% | 78.02% |
Data keyer related jobs gender ratio
We compared data keyers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Data Keyer | 22% | 78% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Data keyer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among data keyers is White, which makes up 55.8% of all data keyers. Comparatively, 19.9% of data keyers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of data keyers are Black or African American.
- White, 55.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Data keyer race
| Data keyer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Data keyer race and ethnicity over time
See how data keyer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Data keyer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.04% | 12.68% | 5.46% | 15.23% |
| 2011 | 62.95% | 13.69% | 5.60% | 14.65% |
| 2012 | 63.27% | 12.78% | 5.24% | 15.33% |
| 2013 | 62.81% | 12.89% | 5.43% | 15.60% |
| 2014 | 61.48% | 13.53% | 6.41% | 15.38% |
| 2015 | 61.24% | 13.60% | 6.20% | 15.58% |
| 2016 | 61.97% | 12.33% | 6.52% | 16.04% |
| 2017 | 62.31% | 11.59% | 5.75% | 16.63% |
| 2018 | 60.99% | 11.39% | 6.03% | 18.08% |
| 2019 | 59.69% | 12.81% | 7.03% | 17.07% |
| 2020 | 57.48% | 12.25% | 8.26% | 17.02% |
| 2021 | 55.85% | 11.74% | 7.14% | 19.89% |
Data keyer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,899 |
| White | $34,542 |
| Black or African American | $34,786 |
| Asian | $34,337 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,476 |
Average data keyer age
See how the average age of data keyers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Data keyer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 32 | 41 |
| White | 37 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 37 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 39 |
Data keyer age breakdown
The average age of data keyers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the data keyer population.
Data keyer age breakdown
| Data Keyer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Data keyer educational attainment
The most common degree for data keyers is high school diploma, with 29% of data keyers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 24%.
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 24%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Data keyers by degree level
| Data keyer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Data keyer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,406 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,341 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,547 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,197 |
Data keyer employment statistics
Most data keyers work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where data keyers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where data keyers work.
Data keyer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Data keyer jobs by company type
Employees with the data keyer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data keyers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Data keyer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 5% |
Data keyer jobs by industry
The most common industries for data keyers are finance, professional and health care.
Data keyer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Data keyer turnover and employment statistics
Data keyer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for data keyers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data keyer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Data keyer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.15% |
| 2011 | 11.69% |
| 2012 | 10.64% |
| 2013 | 10.06% |
| 2014 | 8.63% |
| 2015 | 7.01% |
| 2016 | 6.29% |
| 2017 | 6.00% |
| 2018 | 5.35% |
| 2019 | 5.49% |
| 2020 | 7.37% |
| 2021 | 8.42% |
Average data keyer tenure
The average data keyer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 647 data keyers resumes in Zippia's database.
Data keyer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Data keyer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of data keyers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Keyer | 4.67% | - |
| Program Clerk | 5.99% | 129,589 |
| Office Inspector | 6.98% | 47,555 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Cancellation Clerk | 11.18% | 66,320 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Print Center Specialist | 14.20% | 49,722 |
Similar data keyer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Program Clerk | 5.99% | 129,589 |
| Office Inspector | 6.98% | 47,555 |
| Mail Inserter | 7.17% | 17,691 |
| Cancellation Clerk | 11.18% | 66,320 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Print Center Specialist | 14.20% | 49,722 |
Foreign languages spoken by data keyers
The most common foreign language among data keyers is Spanish at 63.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 10.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 63.2%
- Chinese, 10.5%
- Japanese, 5.3%
- French, 5.3%
- Hmong, 5.3%
- Other, 10.4%
Data keyer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.2% |
| Chinese | 10.5% |
| Japanese | 5.3% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Hmong | 5.3% |
| Other | 10.4% |
