Data Entry Keyer Salary in Idaho (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Data Entry Keyers in Idaho, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$42,810
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.58
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $41,340
State Rank
#20 of 49
540 employed here

How much does a Data Entry Keyer make in Idaho?

Data Entry Keyers in Idaho take home a median of $42,810 annually — roughly $20.58 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $41,340.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $29,990 while the top 10% make $59,460 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,150 and $50,120 a year.

Data Entry Keyer salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,990$14.42
25th percentile (early career)$35,150$16.90
50th percentile (median)$42,810$20.58
75th percentile (experienced)$50,120$24.10
90th percentile (top earners)$59,460$28.59

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 20th out of 49 states and territories for Data Entry Keyer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$55,170
2New Mexico$49,810
3North Dakota$48,300
4Maine$48,190
5Hawaii$47,630

Working as a Data Entry Keyer in Idaho

Nationally, about 127,000 people work as Data Entry Keyers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Idaho pay ($42,810) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Data Entry Keyer make in Idaho?
The median Data Entry Keyer salary in Idaho is $42,810 per year, or about $20.58 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,990 at the entry level to $59,460 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Data Entry Keyers about 4% more than the national median of $41,340. Idaho ranks 20th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Data Entry Keyers?
Yes on pay — Idaho pays above the national median for this occupation, at $42,810 a year. About 540 Data Entry Keyers are employed in Idaho. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.