Business & Finance
Data Entry Keyers
Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.
Median salary
$39,850
Typical range
$30k – $57k
Job outlook
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Education
Typical entry: No degree required
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Junior Data Entry Keyers
Entry / Junior
$30,100
~2 yrs to advance
Data Entry Keyers
Established
$39,850
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Data Entry Keyers
Senior
$48,390
Key skills
A typical day
- •Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
- •Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
- •Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
- •Store completed documents in appropriate locations.
- •Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Business & Finance
Explore all- University of Pennsylvania6% admit · $112,000 grad pay
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology4% admit · $124,000 grad pay
- Harvard University4% admit · $119,000 grad pay
- University of California, Berkeley11% admit · $97,000 grad pay
- New York University12% admit · $84,000 grad pay
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