Data typist vs typist

The differences between data typists and typists 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 typist, becoming a typist takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a data typist has an average salary of $64,314, which is higher than the $32,143 average annual salary of a typist.

The top three skills for a data typist include WPM, data entry and computer system. The most important skills for a typist are data entry, WPM, and real estate.

Data typist vs typist overview

	Data Typist	Typist
Yearly salary	$64,314	$32,143
Hourly rate	$30.92	$15.45
Growth rate	-	-5%
Number of jobs	73,837	34,028
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Average age	44	50
Years of experience	2	12

Data typist vs typist salary

Data typists and typists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Data Typist	Typist
Average salary	$64,314	$32,143
Salary range	Between $37,000 And $111,000	Between $21,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between data typist and typist education

There are a few differences between a data typist and a typist in terms of educational background:

	Data Typist	Typist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Data typist vs typist demographics

Here are the differences between data typists' and typists' demographics:

	Data Typist	Typist
Average age	44	50
Gender ratio	Male, 25.0% Female, 75.0%	Male, 11.2% Female, 88.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 9.1% White, 57.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 4.7% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	5%	7%

Differences between data typist and typist duties and responsibilities

Data typist example responsibilities.

Manage and prepare pharmaceutical records for multiple FDA audits.
Verify accuracy of data; compile spreadsheets and PDF documents by combining data from various systems.
Transcribe unemployment hearings from Dictaphone; eventually transcribing appeal hearings and decisions.
Type testimonials from various parties via Dictaphone for insurance adjusters concerning automobile accidents.
Perform coordination of benefits and maintain insurance company reimbursements outcome including Medicare, Medicaid, and HMO/PPO insurance.
Type format proofread and edit correspondence and other documents from notes using computers or typewriters.

Typist example responsibilities.

Process and obtain DoD secret level clearance.
Complete HTML coding for online versions of books and newsletters.
Assist in providing telephone help desk support to troubleshoot application questions.
Update title work from mark up commitment prepare by the escrow closers.
Type, copy, assemble and distribute policies to escrow officers and clients.
Type policies, endorsements, amendments and other miscellaneous materials for insure and their agents.

Data typist vs typist skills

Common data typist skills

WPM, 50%
Data Entry, 42%
Computer System, 4%
Data Sheets, 3%

Common typist skills

Data Entry, 19%
WPM, 13%
Real Estate, 8%
Telephone Calls, 8%
Computer Database, 6%
Escrow, 5%