Typist vs encoder

The differences between typists and encoders can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a typist, becoming an encoder takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, an encoder has an average salary of $35,038, which is higher than the $32,143 average annual salary of a typist.

The top three skills for a typist include data entry, WPM and real estate. The most important skills for an encoder are process checks, data entry system, and computer system.

Typist vs encoder overview

	Typist	Encoder
Yearly salary	$32,143	$35,038
Hourly rate	$15.45	$16.85
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	34,028	277
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	50	44
Years of experience	12	2

Typist vs encoder salary

Typists and encoders have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Typist	Encoder
Average salary	$32,143	$35,038
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $48,000	Between $25,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES	-
Best paying industry	Government	-

Differences between typist and encoder education

There are a few differences between a typist and an encoder in terms of educational background:

	Typist	Encoder
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Typist vs encoder demographics

Here are the differences between typists' and encoders' demographics:

	Typist	Encoder
Average age	50	44
Gender ratio	Male, 11.2% Female, 88.8%	Male, 32.5% Female, 67.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 4.7% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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%
LGBT Percentage	7%	5%

Differences between typist and encoder duties and responsibilities

Typist example responsibilities.

Process and obtain DoD secret level clearance.
Complete HTML coding for online versions of books and newsletters.
Assist in providing telephone help desk support to troubleshoot application questions.
Update title work from mark up commitment prepare by the escrow closers.
Type, copy, assemble and distribute policies to escrow officers and clients.
Type policies, endorsements, amendments and other miscellaneous materials for insure and their agents.

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

Typist vs encoder skills

Common typist skills

Data Entry, 19%
WPM, 13%
Real Estate, 8%
Telephone Calls, 8%
Computer Database, 6%
Escrow, 5%

Common encoder skills

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