Encoder vs data entry clerk

The differences between encoders and data entry clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an encoder and a data entry clerk. Additionally, an encoder has an average salary of $35,038, which is higher than the $31,582 average annual salary of a data entry clerk.

The top three skills for an encoder include process checks, data entry system and computer system. The most important skills for a data entry clerk are data entry, customer service, and computer database.

Encoder vs data entry clerk overview

	Encoder	Data Entry Clerk
Yearly salary	$35,038	$31,582
Hourly rate	$16.85	$15.18
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	277	132,345
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Encoder vs data entry clerk salary

Encoders and data entry clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Encoder	Data Entry Clerk
Average salary	$35,038	$31,582
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $47,000	Between $25,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	General Dynamics Mission Systems
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between encoder and data entry clerk education

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

	Encoder	Data Entry Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 28%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Encoder vs data entry clerk demographics

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

	Encoder	Data Entry Clerk
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 32.5% Female, 67.5%	Male, 19.9% Female, 80.1%
Race ratio	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%	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 7.5% White, 54.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between encoder and data entry clerk duties and responsibilities

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 entry clerk example responsibilities.

Prepare, maintain and manage PowerPoint presentations.
Enter contractual data into AS400 computer terminal, implementing alphanumeric and 10-key data entry.
Work in multiple windows to process information.
Create a backup copy for one specific table on the SQL database.
Process radiology reports into MDIV program while meeting department month- end billing cycle.
Establish the ability to type approximately 58 wpm and type 10 key by touch.

Encoder vs data entry clerk skills

Common encoder skills

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

Common data entry clerk skills

Data Entry, 23%
Customer Service, 19%
Computer Database, 12%
Computer System, 6%
Word Processing, 5%
WPM, 3%