Data reviewer vs encoder

The differences between data reviewers 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 reviewer and an encoder. Additionally, a data reviewer has an average salary of $53,266, which is higher than the $35,038 average annual salary of an encoder.

The top three skills for a data reviewer include GMP, FDA and QA. The most important skills for an encoder are process checks, data entry system, and computer system.

Data reviewer vs encoder overview

	Data Reviewer	Encoder
Yearly salary	$53,266	$35,038
Hourly rate	$25.61	$16.85
Growth rate	-	-5%
Number of jobs	67,068	277
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Data reviewer vs encoder salary

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

	Data Reviewer	Encoder
Average salary	$53,266	$35,038
Salary range	Between $38,000 And $74,000	Between $25,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	Waukegan, IL	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Biogen	-
Best paying industry	Pharmaceutical	-

Differences between data reviewer and encoder education

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

	Data Reviewer	Encoder
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Chemistry	Business
Most common college	-	-

Data reviewer vs encoder demographics

Here are the differences between data reviewers' and encoders' demographics:

	Data Reviewer	Encoder
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 29.7% Female, 70.3%	Male, 32.5% Female, 67.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 19.3% Asian, 10.5% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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 reviewer and encoder duties and responsibilities

Data reviewer example responsibilities.

Manage investigation reports for equipment maintenance and calibration OOS.
Perform other QA administrative duties as prescribed.
Work according to business priorities, FDA and OSHA regulations.
Empower; Nugenesis, Totalchrom and Turbochrom, and (LIMS).
Revise testing specifications, forms, worksheets, protocols and control documents.
Perform GC and wet chemistry analysis of in-process and finish goods samples.

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 reviewer vs encoder skills

Common data reviewer skills

GMP, 9%
FDA, 8%
QA, 6%
Data Entry, 6%
HPLC, 6%
QC, 6%

Common encoder skills

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