Encoding clerk vs clerk

The differences between encoding clerks and clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become an encoding clerk, becoming a clerk takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, an encoding clerk has an average salary of $32,703, which is higher than the $31,163 average annual salary of a clerk.

The top three skills for an encoding clerk include encode, bank deposits and telephone calls. The most important skills for a clerk are basic math, math, and data entry.

Encoding clerk vs clerk overview

	Encoding Clerk	Clerk
Yearly salary	$32,703	$31,163
Hourly rate	$15.72	$14.98
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	66,402	80,311
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	51	47
Years of experience	6	2

Encoding clerk vs clerk salary

Encoding clerks and clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Encoding Clerk	Clerk
Average salary	$32,703	$31,163
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	University of Massachusetts Boston
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between encoding clerk and clerk education

There are a few differences between an encoding clerk and a clerk in terms of educational background:

	Encoding Clerk	Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Western Carolina University

Encoding clerk vs clerk demographics

Here are the differences between encoding clerks' and clerks' demographics:

	Encoding Clerk	Clerk
Average age	51	47
Gender ratio	Male, 20.0% Female, 80.0%	Male, 34.1% Female, 65.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 6.5% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	7%	6%

Differences between encoding clerk and clerk duties and responsibilities

Encoding clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Encode checks and prepare closing paper work for cashiers.
Operate proof machine to encode dollar amount and other require fields on documents.
Encode life insurance applications into mainframe computer system.
Maintain cleanliness of the company warehouse, operate warehouse machinery and organize the warehouse to ensure proper product placement.
Establish financial institutes as levy sources on IDRS system.

Clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
Administer financial bookkeeping by way of QuickBooks.
Bank reconciliation in QuickBooks and assist bookkeeper when need.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Call DMV's and dealerships when liens are not perfect.

Encoding clerk vs clerk skills

Common encoding clerk skills

Encode, 40%
Bank Deposits, 38%
Telephone Calls, 22%

Common clerk skills

Basic Math, 18%
Math, 10%
Data Entry, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
Cleanliness, 8%
POS, 5%