Data Entry Keyer Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$40,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $41,340
State Rank
#25 of 49
2,370 employed here

How much does a Data Entry Keyer make in Indiana?

A Data Entry Keyer working in Indiana earns a median salary of $40,550 per year, or about $19.50 per hour. That is 2% below the national median of $41,340 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $31,460 while the top 10% make $55,040 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,900 and $48,080 a year.

Data Entry Keyer salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,460$15.13
25th percentile (early career)$35,900$17.26
50th percentile (median)$40,550$19.50
75th percentile (experienced)$48,080$23.12
90th percentile (top earners)$55,040$26.46

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 25th 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($40,550) 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 Indiana?
The median Data Entry Keyer salary in Indiana is $40,550 per year, or about $19.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,460 at the entry level to $55,040 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Data Entry Keyers about 2% less than the national median of $41,340. Indiana ranks 25th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Data Entry Keyers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $40,550 a year. About 2,370 Data Entry Keyers are employed in Indiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.