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Data Entry Clerk

Data entry clerks input, update, and maintain data in computer systems and databases.

$35,850
Median Salary
1.5 million
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
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Pivot Score 44/100

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Automation Risk Analysis

Real-time market signals

AI Can Do This Today
9/10 Very High
Job Postings
-45%
since 2019
Automation Timeline
1-2 years
until major impact

Why This Job Is At Risk

OCR and AI can extract data from documents automatically

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) handles repetitive input

Machine learning validates and corrects data

Voice-to-text eliminates manual transcription

Leaving This Role: 7.5M globally eliminated by 2027 (WEF)
Competition Level: Extreme - hundreds of applicants per opening
Your Head Start: 3-6 months - early entrants secure positions

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Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Low Demand
Current Employment
135.3K
BLS (2026)
Projected Growth
0%
2024-2034
Annual Openings
0
per year (growth + replacements)

Listing Trends

4 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
4.6K listings
Adzuna (4.6K)
🇩🇪 Germany
2.5K listings
Adzuna (2K) Arbeitsagentur (451)
🇫🇷 France
1.6K listings
Adzuna (1.5K) France Travail (117)
🇪🇸 Spain
0 listings
Adzuna (0)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
469 listings
Adzuna (386) Reed (83)
Sources: AdzunaArbeitsagenturFrance TravailReed
Updated Feb 25, 2026

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Data Analyst

6-12 months
20%
Salary Change +75%
Skill Overlap
60%

Skills to Learn

SQLExcel AdvancedData VisualizationStatistics

Database Administrator

12-18 months
30%
Salary Change +90%
Skill Overlap
50%

Skills to Learn

SQLDatabase DesignPerformance TuningBackup/Recovery

Quality Assurance Tester

3-6 months
35%
Salary Change +50%
Skill Overlap
65%

Skills to Learn

Attention to DetailTest DocumentationBug TrackingBasic Scripting

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