Encoder vs data processing clerk

The differences between encoders and data processing 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 processing clerk. Additionally, an encoder has an average salary of $35,038, which is higher than the $31,621 average annual salary of a data processing clerk.

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

Encoder vs data processing clerk overview

	Encoder	Data Processing Clerk
Yearly salary	$35,038	$31,621
Hourly rate	$16.85	$15.20
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	277	156,581
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 32%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Encoder vs data processing clerk salary

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

	Encoder	Data Processing Clerk
Average salary	$35,038	$31,621
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $47,000	Between $26,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	-	Fremont, CA
Highest paying state	-	Illinois
Best paying company	-	TPI
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between encoder and data processing clerk education

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

	Encoder	Data Processing Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 49%	Bachelor's Degree, 32%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Encoder vs data processing clerk demographics

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

	Encoder	Data Processing Clerk
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 32.5% Female, 67.5%	Male, 22.7% Female, 77.3%
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, 10.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 8.0% White, 55.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between encoder and data processing clerk duties and responsibilities

Encoder example responsibilities.

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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 processing clerk example responsibilities.

Manage daily operations of ACH payments and research errors in different internal and external databases that prevent payments from transferring.
Perform DMV and NCIC queries on defendants and petitioners to obtain accurate driver's license and demographic information.
Key all labor reports into AS400 system.
Input all credit/debit card charges, and check information into QuickBooks.
Receive orders from customers, enter billing into AS400 system, and invoice the customer's orders.
Verify, update, and enter invoices, credits, vendor information, purchase orders, payroll, and pick tickets.

Encoder vs data processing 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 processing clerk skills

Data Processing, 29%
Data Entry Errors, 9%
Computer Database, 8%
Invoice Data, 8%
Computer System, 7%
Sales Orders, 5%