Data Entry Clerks

Employers

Approximately 154,230 data entry clerks are employed in the United States. Major employers of data entry clerks include insurance companies, utilities, banks, credit or check clearinghouses, insurance carriers, temporary employment agencies, manufacturing firms, and government agencies.

Starting Out

Many people entering the field have already completed an educational program at a technical school or other institution that provides data processing training. Job placement counselors at these schools are often very helpful in locating employment opportunities for qualified applicants.

Local and state employment offices as well as online ads list job openings. You may also make direct contact with area employers who maintain large data processing departments, as there tends to be a rather high turnover in this field. Opportunities with the federal government can be viewed at https://www.usajobs.gov.