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 |
| Northwest Balance of State | 90 | 24 | $16.39/hr | $0.41/hr | $10.41/hr | $11.69/hr | $17.05/hr | $19.67/hr | $22.79/hr |
| Minnesota | 2,030 | 189 | $17.25/hr | $0.28/hr | $12.08/hr | $14.06/hr | $17.10/hr | $19.98/hr | $23.69/hr |
| U S | 159,930 | 2,879 | $16.94/hr | $0.05/hr | $11.38/hr | $13.48/hr | $16.30/hr | $19.39/hr | $23.94/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 | 480 | $18.16/hr | N/A |
| File Clerks | 70 | $17.55/hr | N/A |
| Word Processors and Typists | N/A | N/A | 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.
