Data Entry Keyer Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$38,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.31
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $41,340
State Rank
#40 of 49
3,290 employed here

How much does a Data Entry Keyer make in Michigan?

Data Entry Keyers in Michigan take home a median of $38,080 annually — roughly $18.31 an hour — which runs 8% below the national median of $41,340.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $33,370 while the top 10% make $52,100 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,320 and $45,990 a year.

Data Entry Keyer salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$33,370$16.04
25th percentile (early career)$37,320$17.94
50th percentile (median)$38,080$18.31
75th percentile (experienced)$45,990$22.11
90th percentile (top earners)$52,100$25.05

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 40th 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($38,080) 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 Michigan?
The median Data Entry Keyer salary in Michigan is $38,080 per year, or about $18.31 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,370 at the entry level to $52,100 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Data Entry Keyers about 8% less than the national median of $41,340. Michigan ranks 40th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Data Entry Keyers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,080 a year. About 3,290 Data Entry Keyers are employed in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.