High Risk Job
Data Entry Clerk
Data entry clerks input, update, and maintain data in computer systems and databases.
Salary
$35,850
US Workers
1.5 million
Outlook
Declining
High Risk
Why This Job is at Risk
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Our Data Sources
Our risk scores are based on research from:
- World Economic Forum - Future of Jobs Report 2025
- McKinsey Global Institute - Jobs Lost, Jobs Gained
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Oxford Martin School - The Future of Employment
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