SOC 43-9021
Data Entry Keyers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ95/100
Very High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ135,280
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$40K
$30K โ $57K
Projected Growth
๐-25.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค95/100
High exposure
๐ก Data Entry Keyers face a risk score of 95/100 โ 51 points above the national average of 44. With 95/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $40K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 95/100, Data Entry Keyers faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include large language model automation of analysis tasks and ai summarization replacing manual report compilation. The 135,280 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations and building trust-based relationships with executives to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Data Entry Keyers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI summarization replacing manual report compilation
Automated invoice and expense processing
Smart form extraction replacing manual data processing
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Managing sensitive interpersonal workplace situations
Building trust-based relationships with executives
Exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
Store completed documents in appropriate locations.
Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
๐ป Technology Skills
Customer relationship management CRM software
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Video conferencing software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
Administrative
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 84% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 53% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 68% |