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Document Scanning Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Document Prepper/Scanner

Nashville, TN · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

Prepare documents for scanning. * Operate scanner to convert physical document to digital format . * Perform periodic review of digitized documents to ensure clarity and completeness. * Accurately ...

Document Prepper/Scanner

Nashville, TN · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

Prepare documents for scanning. * Operate scanner to convert physical document to digital format . * Perform periodic review of digitized documents to ensure clarity and completeness. * Accurately ...

Document Scanner

Portland, OR · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Prepare files for scanning. * Ensure documents are uploaded accurately. * Perform basic computer/data entry tasks. Requirements: * Basic computer proficiency required. * Ability to lift 30-50 lbs.

General Clerk- Scanning Lead

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$18.25 - $21.50/hr

The Scanning Lead oversees all document imaging and mailroom operations, ensuring high-quality scanning, accurate document processing, and timely distribution of incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Document Scanner/Admin Assistant

Nashville, TN · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Prepare documents for scanning. * Operate scanner to convert physical document to digital format . * Perform periodic review of digitized documents to ensure clarity and completeness. * Accurately ...

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How much do document scanning jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for document scanning in the United States is $20.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a document scanning job?

Document scanning jobs involve converting physical documents into digital formats using specialized scanners and software. Employees in these roles are responsible for preparing documents, operating scanning equipment, ensuring image quality, and organizing digital files. This process helps organizations reduce paper clutter, improve document accessibility, and securely store important information. Attention to detail and basic computer skills are important for success in this job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a document scanning specialist?

To thrive as a Document Scanning Specialist, you need strong attention to detail, basic computer literacy, and experience with office equipment, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with scanning hardware, document management systems, and imaging software is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, reliability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality set top performers apart. These skills ensure accurate digital records, protect sensitive information, and support efficient workflow in document-heavy environments.

What are some common challenges faced in a document scanning role and how can they be managed?

In a document scanning role, common challenges include handling large volumes of documents efficiently, ensuring high-quality scans, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Managing these challenges often involves meticulous attention to detail, following established scanning protocols, and employing organizational skills to keep digital files properly sorted. Collaboration with team members and IT support is also essential to troubleshoot scanner issues and ensure that all digital records meet quality and security standards.

What is the difference between Document Scanning vs Data Entry Clerk?

AspectDocument ScanningData Entry Clerk
Primary RoleConverting physical or digital documents into digital images or PDFsInputting data into computer systems or databases
Skills & CertificationsAttention to detail, familiarity with scanning equipment, basic computer skillsTyping speed, accuracy, knowledge of data management software
Work EnvironmentOffice or data processing centers, often with scanning hardwareOffice settings, working with computers and data systems
Industry UsageDocument management, records digitization, archivingAdministrative, clerical, and data management roles

While both roles involve working with digital information, Document Scanning focuses on converting physical documents into digital images, whereas Data Entry Clerks input and manage data within systems. Both require attention to detail and computer skills but serve different functions in document management workflows.

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Infographic showing various Document Scanning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,911 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Document Scanning Technician - DC/MD/VA

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison)

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. ("Jamison") is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Document Scanning Technician
Job Title: Document Scanning Technician
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
A federal government agency is undergoing a multi-year Strategic Transformation to deliver safer, more reliable, and customer-focused transit across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region. Guided by the "Your Metro, The Way Forward" Strategic Transformation Plan, the customer is aligning its operations, technology, organizational structure, and capital investments to meet evolving customer needs, improve efficiency, and strengthen regional mobility. This transformation addresses changes in ridership patterns, growing customer expectations, new transportation competitors, and budget challenges intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative enhances cross-department collaboration, modernizes processes, and supports long-term sustainability and trusted service for the communities we serve.
Responsibilities:
Meticulously follows the customer's established quality control guidelines to ensure scanning accuracy and integrity or personnel documents; Stores and retrieves files for review authorized persons and logs files using automated check-out system; Transfers inactive physical files to offsite storage facility in compliance with established HR record retention schedule and guidelines. Requests archived files from offsite storage facility when requested by authorized persons.
REQUIRED AND DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
  • Entry Level; One (1) year of experience working in a high-volume sensitive records environment, including records storage and retrieval and electronic scanning.

Location: Washington, DC / Alexandria, VA / Silver Spring, MD
Schedule:
Standard hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch break. However, the COTR may request temporary services for periods in excess of a seven and one half (7.5) hour day or a thirty-seven and one-half hour (37.5) hour week. Temporary personnel working six (6) hours or more are required to take a one-half hour unpaid lunch break. Overtime: Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in one week is considered as overtime work, all overtime must be approved by the COTR in advance.
Clearance Level Required: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.
JAMISON CORPORATE OVERVIEW:
Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in providing professional management, administrative, healthcare, court reporters and transcriptionist experts, and document/ record and telehealth operational support solutions to U.S. Government, State, and commercial clients. Jamison is a nationwide professional staff augmentation company, that helps commercial clients and government agencies expand their talent acquisition reach by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to be successful.
Jamison offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the commercial and government sectors. We seek employees who share our values of service excellence, integrity, and professionalism.
Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.
Jamison's commitment to equal opportunity is applied through every aspect of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, placement, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, termination, and all other matters of employment.
Applicants may be required to successfully complete an online assessment to determine qualifications for positions requiring specific skills.
All applications must be submitted through our application system at: https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now/