Data Entry Keyer Salary in Louisiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$36,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $41,340
State Rank
#43 of 49
1,800 employed here

How much does a Data Entry Keyer make in Louisiana?

A Data Entry Keyer working in Louisiana earns a median salary of $36,920 per year, or about $17.75 per hour. That is 11% below the national median of $41,340 for this occupation.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $23,420 while the top 10% make $54,160 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $32,670 and $41,500 a year.

Data Entry Keyer salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$23,420$11.26
25th percentile (early career)$32,670$15.71
50th percentile (median)$36,920$17.75
75th percentile (experienced)$41,500$19.95
90th percentile (top earners)$54,160$26.04

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 43rd 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 Louisiana

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 Louisiana pay ($36,920) 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 Louisiana?
The median Data Entry Keyer salary in Louisiana is $36,920 per year, or about $17.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $23,420 at the entry level to $54,160 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Data Entry Keyers about 11% less than the national median of $41,340. Louisiana ranks 43rd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Data Entry Keyers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,920 a year. About 1,800 Data Entry Keyers are employed in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), 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.