Data Coordinator

Career Guide

A Data Coordinator keeps data accurate, organized, and easy to access. They support teams by collecting information, checking quality, maintaining databases or spreadsheets, and producing basic reports so others can make reliable decisions.

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Key Responsibilities

Collect data from internal teams and external sources
Enter and update records in databases or spreadsheets
Validate data for accuracy and completeness
Clean data by fixing duplicates, missing fields, and formatting issues
Maintain data documentation and definitions
Run routine reports and share results with stakeholders
Coordinate data requests and follow up on missing inputs
Support audits and compliance checks by providing data evidence
Track recurring data issues and propose process improvements

Top Skills for Success

Attention to Detail

Written Communication

Time Management

Stakeholder Management

Spreadsheet Proficiency

Data Entry Accuracy

Data Quality Checking

Reporting Fundamentals

Database Fundamentals

Data Privacy Awareness

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Data Analyst

Reporting Analyst

Business Operations Analyst

Data Quality Analyst

Database Administrator

Analytics Coordinator

Transition Opportunities

Business Analyst

Data Governance Specialist

Customer Insights Analyst

Revenue Operations Analyst

Project Coordinator

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

SQLData VisualizationData DocumentationMetric DefinitionsProcess ImprovementData GovernanceData Validation Automation

Development SuggestionsStrengthen reporting by learning SQL and a visualization tool, improve reliability by building clear data documentation, and reduce manual work by automating repeat checks in spreadsheets or simple scripts.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 40,000 to 55,000

Mid LevelUSD 55,000 to 75,000

Senior LevelUSD 75,000 to 95,000

Growth Trend

Stable to growing demand, driven by companies standardizing data, improving reporting, and tightening data quality expectations across operations, healthcare, finance, education, and technology.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

UnitedHealth GroupKaiser PermanenteCVS HealthJPMorgan ChaseWells FargoAmazonWalmartAccentureDeloitteFedEx

Industry Sectors

HealthcareFinancial ServicesRetailLogisticsTechnologyHigher EducationGovernmentNonprofit

Recommended Next Steps

Build a portfolio with two to three examples of cleaned datasets and clear before and after improvements

Learn SQL basics and practice joining tables and filtering records

Create a simple dashboard that tracks a weekly metric and includes a short data definition list

Add a data quality checklist to your workflow and track error rates over time

Practice writing concise update messages that explain what changed, why it changed, and what to do next

Target roles that mention data quality, reporting, operations, or analytics support as a path to analyst positions