Data Entry Keyer Salary in Kansas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kansas Median
$38,290
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $41,340
State Rank
#38 of 49
1,210 employed here

How much does a Data Entry Keyer make in Kansas?

Data Entry Keyers in Kansas take home a median of $38,290 annually — roughly $18.41 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $41,340.

Within Kansas, entry-level pay starts around $28,090 while the top 10% make $45,760 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,600 and $44,190 a year.

Data Entry Keyer salary range in Kansas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,090$13.50
25th percentile (early career)$35,600$17.12
50th percentile (median)$38,290$18.41
75th percentile (experienced)$44,190$21.25
90th percentile (top earners)$45,760$22.00

How Kansas compares

Kansas ranks 38th 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 Kansas

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 Kansas pay ($38,290) 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 Kansas?
The median Data Entry Keyer salary in Kansas is $38,290 per year, or about $18.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,090 at the entry level to $45,760 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kansas pay compare to the national average?
Kansas pays Data Entry Keyers about 7% less than the national median of $41,340. Kansas ranks 38th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kansas a good state for Data Entry Keyers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,290 a year. About 1,210 Data Entry Keyers are employed in Kansas. 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 Kansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Kansas include Anesthesiologist ($437,030), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($311,630), Psychiatrist ($278,100), 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.