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Data Entry Keyer

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AVG. SALARY

$33,710

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

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What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Business Management and Administration cluster Administrative Support pathway.

Beyond High School

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Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

High school (GED), plus on-the-job training

Employers generally hire high school graduates who meet their requirements for keyboarding speed. Increasingly, employers also are expecting applicants to have training or experience in word processing or data entry tasks.

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Emily Olmstead is a data entry clerk in California. She says clerks need a good grasp of spelling along with excellent proofreading skills. They should be able to type quickly and accurately, as well.

Most data entry clerks receive their training through high school, business school or community college. Others are self-taught, learning about data entry through books, audiotapes or videotapes.

Raymond Mills is a self-employed data entry clerk. He says a Grade 12 education is important. "And needless to say, courses in related software [are] a must," he adds.