O*NET-SOC 43-9021.00

Data Entry Keyers

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.6208/2018
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3808/2018
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.2508/2018
Time Management2.B.5.a3.008/2018
Writing2.A.1.c3.008/2018
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i2.8808/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2018
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2018
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.7508/2018
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.508/2018
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.508/2018
Perceptual Speed1.A.1.e.33.508/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.Core5208/2018
Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.Core5408/2018
Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.Core5208/2018
Store completed documents in appropriate locations.Core5208/2018
Select materials needed to complete work assignments.Core5308/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional7.011/2023
Realistic2.9211/2023
Investigative2.3411/2023
Enterprising1.811/2023
Social1.2311/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.