Data Entry Keyer Salary in North Carolina (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
North Carolina Median
$39,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.04
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $41,340
State Rank
#28 of 49
3,330 employed here

How much does a Data Entry Keyer make in North Carolina?

A Data Entry Keyer working in North Carolina earns a median salary of $39,610 per year, or about $19.04 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $41,340 for this occupation.

Within North Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $31,780 while the top 10% make $52,620 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,200 and $46,610 a year.

Data Entry Keyer salary range in North Carolina

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,780$15.28
25th percentile (early career)$35,200$16.92
50th percentile (median)$39,610$19.04
75th percentile (experienced)$46,610$22.41
90th percentile (top earners)$52,620$25.30

How North Carolina compares

North Carolina ranks 28th 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 North Carolina

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 North Carolina pay ($39,610) 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 North Carolina?
The median Data Entry Keyer salary in North Carolina is $39,610 per year, or about $19.04 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,780 at the entry level to $52,620 for the top 10% of earners.
How does North Carolina pay compare to the national average?
North Carolina pays Data Entry Keyers about 4% less than the national median of $41,340. North Carolina ranks 28th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is North Carolina a good state for Data Entry Keyers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $39,610 a year. About 3,330 Data Entry Keyers are employed in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in North Carolina include Surgeon, All Other ($398,410), Dermatologist ($367,350), Emergency Medicine Physician ($339,350), 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.