Skill
Data Entry
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Data entry is the task of inputting information into computer systems, databases, or spreadsheets, typically from paper documents, forms, or other source materials. It is performed by administrative staff, clerks, and specialized data entry operators across industries like healthcare, finance, and retail. Accuracy and typing speed are key skills, as errors in data entry can propagate into downstream reports and decisions.
Data Entry in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 40
- Employers
- 30
- Median pay
- $51,000
- Disclose pay
- 70%
on Career App
hiring for it
from 28 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Data Entry (40)
Recreation Aid - (Specialty Retail)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Great Lakes, IL · $18 / hour
This role supports military recreation and retail operations at a naval base, handling customer service, equipment management, program administration, and event coordination. It suits someone comfortable with varied duties in a busy environment who enjoys helping others access recreational opportunities and managing logistics.
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Wildland Firefighter (Aviation - Airtanker Base) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority
Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Internship · Roswell, New Mexico · $25 / hour
This seasonal aviation support role at a wildland fire airtanker base involves managing ramp operations, coordinating aircraft movements, and handling administrative tasks during fire season. It suits people with prior firefighting experience who want to transition into aviation-focused fire operations work.
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SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (OFFICE AUTOMATION)
Air Education and Training Command
Goodfellow Afb, TX · $50,460 – $65,599
This federal supply technician role focuses on managing specialized equipment and parts that require careful handling, storage, and documentation. The position suits experienced supply professionals comfortable with complex inventory analysis, office automation systems, and federal regulatory compliance.
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Survey Technician
U.S. Census Bureau
Philadelphia, PA · $48,019 – $69,565
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring a Survey Technician to manage field operations logistics, including receiving and validating survey materials, coordinating field assignments, and supporting field staff with procedural guidance and technical troubleshooting. This role suits someone organized and detail-oriented who can handle administrative coordination and help resolve issues for remote workers collecting census data.
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Time and Leave Clerk
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · North Little Rock, AR · $40,736 – $52,957
A federal administrative role managing time and leave records for veteran healthcare employees, requiring accuracy with complex payroll and leave regulations and strong communication with staff across multiple facilities.
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Accountant
Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $70,623 – $133,142
This federal government accountant role involves analyzing financial records, preparing reports, and improving accounting systems for the Defense Logistics Agency. The position suits candidates with accounting credentials and experience who can work within government financial frameworks, with entry-level positions available for those still developing their expertise.
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Student Trainee (Congressional & Public Affairs) - Pathways Internship
Small Business Administration
Internship · Washington, DC · $41,659 – $54,160
The SBA's Office of Inspector General seeks a student trainee to support congressional affairs, legislative research, and public communications work while gaining federal career experience. This Pathways internship role combines hands-on training in government oversight with administrative duties and is open to students with at least two years of post-secondary education.
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TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT (PERSONAL PROPERTY)
United States Space Force
Full-time · Colorado Springs, CO · $41,811 – $67,331
This federal transportation support role coordinates shipping and storage of personal property for military and Coast Guard customers, handling billing, audits, and customer service across three pay grades. Suited for someone with clerical experience in transportation, government regulations, or logistics who is comfortable working with federal documentation systems and resolving procedural problems.
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Health System Assistant (Office Automation)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Tripler Army Medical Center, HI · $52,680 – $68,485
This administrative role supports Tripler Army Medical Center's credentialing program by managing healthcare provider profiles, verifying licensure records, and maintaining centralized credentialing systems. It suits someone with clerical and data entry experience who wants to work in a healthcare administration environment.
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Health Technician (Fitness)
Indian Health Service
Chinle, AZ · $40,736 – $59,031
This role provides fitness education, health screenings, and wellness program coordination at a tribal health center in Arizona. It suits someone with experience in fitness instruction, health assessment, or community health program support who wants to work in a federal health service setting.
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Asked for alongside Data Entry
Measured from the 40 open roles that name Data Entry — not from a curated list.
- Inventory Management5 roles12.5%
- Microsoft Office4 roles10.0%
- Microsoft Word4 roles10.0%
- Customer Service3 roles7.5%
- Database Management3 roles7.5%
- Records Management3 roles7.5%
What employers state they pay
Median
$51,000
Middle half
$46,000 – $56,000
From 28 of 40 open roles — the 70% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Where Data Entry roles are
Among the 31 of 40 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Data Entry
Employers hiring for Data Entry
30 in total, most open roles first.
Crane Co.3 roles- VA
- AC
Beckman Coulter2 roles
Comcast2 roles
DriveTime2 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.