Data Coordinator

Impact: Operational

Manage and organize data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and accessibility through data entry, database maintenance, report generation, and support for data-driven initiatives within the organization.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Moderate
Team vs solo
Balanced
Client facing
Rarely
Impact visibility
Moderate
Travel
None
Schedule flexibility
Structured
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40 hours/week
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$60,000
Entry-level
$45,000
Senior
$80,000
Growth by 2033
6%
Demand
Stable
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
Good
Typical student debt
$20,000 - $30,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Database Management
  • Data Entry
  • Spreadsheet Software (e.g.
  • Excel)
  • SQL
  • Data Reporting

Soft skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Time Management

Technical complexity: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education
Associate's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
3-5 years
Years to senior
7-10 years
Career switching
Easy

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Data Analyst, Database Administrator, Business Intelligence Analyst

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      Medium
      AI disruption risk
      Moderate
      Demand trend
      Stable

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      4/10
      Meaning
      3.5/10
      Work-life balance
      4/10
      Prestige
      5.5/10
      Social perception
      High

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