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AI Work Index

Headline risk

64%

Very High Risk

Data entry keyers

United States AI Work Index43-9021

AI displacement pressure score for United States AI Work Index, combining global AI task overlap with local wages, employment trends, and demand signals.

141.6 current · 104.9 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $40K

Median annual wage

Demand -26%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 10% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 39,850

Employment 2024

141.6K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-25.9%

Openings (2024–34)

9.5K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 30,10025th pctl: USD 34,900Median: USD 39,85075th pctl: USD 47,260Top 10%: USD 56,930

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

AdaptabilityDetail orientedComputers and information technology

Tasks

  • 1. Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Store completed documents in appropriate locations. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Select materials needed to complete work assignments. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners. AI use: 100%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordGoogle DocsIntuit QuickBooks

Requirements

Can telework: 21.5%No education requirement: 14.4%High school diploma: 76.3%Associate's degree: 5.4%On-the-job training: 28.56%Prior work experience: 55.6%Specific vocational preparation: 33.9%Adaptability: Work schedule variability: 26.4%

Work context

Spend Time Sitting 4.9/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.9/5
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks 4.8/5
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions 4.6/5
Freedom to Make Decisions 4.5/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.4/5

Worker profile

Median age 42.8 · 229K employed

Under 25: 13% · 25–54: 63% · 55+: 24%

Related

No direct US role match is available yet for this occupation.

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