Skip navigation

Data Entry Keyers - 43-9021.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Data Capture Specialist
  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Data Entry Machine Operator
  • Data Entry Operator
  • Data Entry Specialist
  • Data Transcriber
  • Records Clerk
  • Underwriting Support Specialist

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
  • Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
  • Load machines with required input or output media, such as paper, cards, disks, tape, or Braille media.
  • Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
  • Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
  • Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners.
  • Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
  • Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
  • Store completed documents in appropriate locations.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Check data for recording errors.
  • Compile data or documentation.
  • Enter information into databases or software programs.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Operate office equipment.
  • Provide information to coworkers.
  • Select resources needed to accomplish tasks.
  • Store records or related materials.
  • Translate information for others.
  • Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Administrative Assistant (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Administrative Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, C-32/C-40 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, C-37 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, E-3 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, E-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, EC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, HC-130P/N (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, RC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, C-32/C-40 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, C-37 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, E-3 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, E-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, EC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, HC-130P/N (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, RC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Craftsman, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, C-32/C-40 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, C-37 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, E-3 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, E-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, EC-130H (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, EC-130J (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, HC-130P/N (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, MC-130P (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, RC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Artillery Systems Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Operations Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Battle Management Operations (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Battle Management Operations Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Battle Management Operations Apprentice, Weapons Director (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Battle Management Operations Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Battle Management Operations Craftsman, Weapons Director (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Battle Management Operations Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Battle Management Operations Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Battle Management Operations Journeyman, Weapons Director (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Battle Management Operations Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education and Training Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Electronics Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • F-18 Automated Maintenance Environment Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Field Artillery (FA) Weapons Locating Radar (WLR) Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Field Artillery Fire Control Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Fire Control Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Fire Controlman (AEGIS) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Fire Controlman (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Fire Support Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Fleet Management And Analysis (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Fleet Management And Analysis Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Fleet Management And Analysis Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Fleet Management And Analysis Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Fleet Management And Analysis Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Gunner's Mate (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Health Services Management (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Health Services Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Health Services Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Health Services Management Craftsman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Health Services Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Health Services Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Health Services Management Journeyman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Health Services Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Heavy Ordnance Vehicle Repairer/Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Joint Fire Support Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Repairer/Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Marine Safety Specialist Deck (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Marine Safety Specialist Engineer (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
  • Office Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Optimized NALCOMIS Database Administrator/Analysis IMA (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Optimized Naval Aviation Logistic Command Operations Maintenance Information System (NALCOMIS) Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) Aviation Supply Systems Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Personnel (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Personnel Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Personnel Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Personnel Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Personnel Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Personnel Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Personnel Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Quartermaster (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Small Arms Repairer/Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Special Reconnaissance Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Photocomposing-Perforat-Ma

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Braille Operator
  • Braille Typist
  • Cryptographic-Machine Operator
  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Magnetic-Tape-Composer Operator
  • Perforator Typist
  • Photocomposing-Perforator-Machine Operator
  • Photocomposition-Keyboard Operator
  • Typesetter-Perforator Operator
  • Varitype Operator