Data Entry Keyers

Prospects: Very Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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).

Number of positions

2012: 6,510    2014: 6,460

Annual job postings

New: 0    Replacement: 120
(Total: 120)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$24,010
($11/hour)
Middle:
$32,300
($15/hour)
Up to:
$38,560
($18/hour)
Average:
$33,710
($16/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.