Entry table operator vs data entry specialist

The differences between entry table operators and data entry specialists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an entry table operator and a data entry specialist. Additionally, an entry table operator has an average salary of $33,144, which is higher than the $32,392 average annual salary of a data entry specialist.

The top three skills for an entry table operator include data entry, quality checks and customer service. The most important skills for a data entry specialist are data entry, customer service, and computer database.

Entry table operator vs data entry specialist overview

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry Specialist
Yearly salary	$33,144	$32,392
Hourly rate	$15.93	$15.57
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	34,656	89,081
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	2	2

Entry table operator vs data entry specialist salary

Entry table operators and data entry specialists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry Specialist
Average salary	$33,144	$32,392
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $42,000	Between $24,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	DeWitt LLP Law Firm
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between entry table operator and data entry specialist education

There are a few differences between an entry table operator and a data entry specialist in terms of educational background:

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry Specialist
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 29%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Entry table operator vs data entry specialist demographics

Here are the differences between entry table operators' and data entry specialists' demographics:

	Entry Table Operator	Data Entry Specialist
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 23.2% Female, 76.8%	Male, 24.8% Female, 75.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.2% Asian, 8.5% White, 57.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% Asian, 7.9% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between entry table operator and data entry specialist duties and responsibilities

Entry table operator example responsibilities.

Code processed claims utilizing ICD-9 and CPT books.
Perform CPT coding and electronic claims filing.
Research Medicare, Medicaid and secondary insurance to verify adequate coverage.
Contact doctor offices, insurance companies and patients to request information relate to clarifications on prescriptions and insurance information.
Complete QA applications for detail and specific information on policies.

Data entry specialist example responsibilities.

Manage FedEx account; send and receive large volume of tax and accounting paperwork.
Enter ten-key data; fastest keystrokes reach 104 wpm.
Land Venezuela 1- 2D and 3D designer perform processing and QC for land acquisition seismic.
Used SQL scripts to process automate crack and lane detection on files that require it.
Enter bank account information on individual life policies in Guard-O-Matic (ACH) payment plan.
Fill a bin/tray/tray/box with complete packets then place it in the designated area to await QC.

Entry table operator vs data entry specialist skills

Common entry table operator skills

Data Entry, 21%
Quality Checks, 17%
Customer Service, 16%
Order Entry, 7%
Computer System, 7%
Computer Database, 4%

Common data entry specialist skills

Data Entry, 25%
Customer Service, 16%
Computer Database, 12%
Computer System, 4%
WPM, 4%
Charge Entry, 3%

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