DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers
Occupational Description:
Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing. Excludes "Word Processors and Typists" (43-9022).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 2 - Headwaters | 40 | 3 | $14.70/hr | $2.24/hr | $9.94/hr | $10.79/hr | $13.55/hr | $17.64/hr | $22.11/hr |
| Minnesota | 4,310 | 276 | $14.41/hr | $0.19/hr | $9.65/hr | $11.88/hr | $14.14/hr | $17.07/hr | $19.35/hr |
| U S | 207,280 | 2,280 | $14.24/hr | $0.04/hr | $9.42/hr | $11.12/hr | $13.65/hr | $16.82/hr | $20.27/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators | 210 | $16.97/hr | N/A |
| File Clerks | 110 | $11.80/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Data Entry Keyers
- Enters data from source documents into computer or onto tape or disk for subsequent entry, using keyboard or scanning device.
- Compares data entered with source documents.
- Compiles, sorts, and verifies accuracy of data to be entered.
- Deletes incorrectly entered data.
- Keeps record of completed work.
- Loads machine with required input or output media, such as paper, cards, disk, tape or Braille media.
- Files completed documents.
- Resolves garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
- Selects materials needed to complete work assignment.
- Re-enters data in verification format to detect errors.