Encoder vs data entry/receptionist

The differences between encoders and data entry/receptionists 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/receptionist. Additionally, an encoder has an average salary of $35,038, which is higher than the $27,212 average annual salary of a data entry/receptionist.

The top three skills for an encoder include process checks, data entry system and computer system. The most important skills for a data entry/receptionist are data entry, customer service, and telephone calls.

Encoder vs data entry/receptionist overview

	Encoder	Data Entry/Receptionist
Yearly salary	$35,038	$27,212
Hourly rate	$16.85	$13.08
Growth rate	-5%	-8%
Number of jobs	277	99,028
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Encoder vs data entry/receptionist salary

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

	Encoder	Data Entry/Receptionist
Average salary	$35,038	$27,212
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $47,000	Between $20,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between encoder and data entry/receptionist education

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

	Encoder	Data Entry/Receptionist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Encoder vs data entry/receptionist demographics

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

	Encoder	Data Entry/Receptionist
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 32.5% Female, 67.5%	Male, 7.7% Female, 92.3%
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, 9.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 23.8% Asian, 6.9% White, 55.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between encoder and data entry/receptionist 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/receptionist example responsibilities.

Assist office management and staff with administrative projects/responsibilities such as managing time-sensitive projects, filing, copying, and collating materials.
Fill and enter sales orders in QuickBooks.
Create top notch PowerPoint presentations and portfolios for superiors.
Enter documents, bills, and gain/loss into QuickBooks.
Post company memos, place announcements onto PowerPoint kiosks and all bulletin boards in the facility in a timely manner.
Enter demographic/insurance information for billing process into EMR.

Encoder vs data entry/receptionist 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/receptionist skills

Data Entry, 35%
Customer Service, 14%
Telephone Calls, 7%
Computer Database, 6%
Scheduling Appointments, 5%
Front Desk, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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