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Job Description


	Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Data Entry Keyers
Employment Services	22,640
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services	9,920
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	7,550
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	7,200
Elementary and Secondary Schools	6,330
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities	5,830
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	5,820
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	5,200
Business Support Services	4,930
Insurance Carriers	4,460

Career Video

Title: "Data Entry and Information Processing Workers"

Duration: 01:09

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Data Entry Keyers
Average Annual Salary	$33,740
Average Hourly Wage	$16.22
Total Employment	174,930

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

	Women

	Men

Related Majors & Degrees

Graphic Communications
	Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
	Data Entry / Microcomputer Applications, General
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
	Business / Office Automation / Technology / Data Entry

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Interesting Fact

In the 18th and 19th century, hatmakers used poisionous chemicals including mercury in their work. As result, many developed pathological symptons -- an estimated 10% went insane. Hence the term "mad as a hatter" and Lewis Carroll's character, the Mad Hatter.

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