Mid-Level

Data Examination Clerk

Data examination clerks handle the verification and entry side of data examination — reviewing records for accuracy, flagging discrepancies, and processing the corrections that surface from review.

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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Socialhelping, teaching
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Job markets for Data Examination Clerks
Employment concentration · ~400 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Data Examination Clerk

Each shift involves steady review work — comparing records, applying validation rules, and handling exceptions. The pace tends to be consistent, with occasional spikes around reporting cycles. The work has a meditative quality that some people find restful — you're largely alone with the data, and the rules are clear enough that the work doesn't require constant judgment.

Collaboration is usually light but you'll coordinate with upstream and downstream teams when issues require investigation. What's harder than expected is maintaining attention during long stretches of detail work — fatigue degrades accuracy, and the role rewards people who can manage their own focus across a full shift rather than relying on external stimulation.

People who thrive tend to be methodical, accurate, and content with focused solo work. If you find satisfaction in clean data and consistent quality, the role often suits you. People who need social interaction or fast feedback usually find the role too quiet — but for those who like the rhythm of focused review work, it tends to be a comfortable fit.

RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
Working ConditionsLower
O*NET Work Values survey
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Data Examination Clerks (SOC 43-9061.00, 43-9081.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$29K–$78K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
2.5M
U.S. Employment
-3.65%
10yr Growth
284K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$80K$77K$74K$71K$68K201920202021202220232024$68K$80K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

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43-9061.0043-9081.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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