Data Entry Keyer Salary in Virginia (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Virginia Median
$38,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.70
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $41,340
State Rank
#32 of 49
2,890 employed here

How much does a Data Entry Keyer make in Virginia?

Data Entry Keyers in Virginia take home a median of $38,900 annually — roughly $18.70 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $41,340.

Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $28,010 while the top 10% make $54,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,350 and $46,620 a year.

Data Entry Keyer salary range in Virginia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,010$13.47
25th percentile (early career)$33,350$16.03
50th percentile (median)$38,900$18.70
75th percentile (experienced)$46,620$22.41
90th percentile (top earners)$54,670$26.28

How Virginia compares

Virginia ranks 32nd 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 Virginia

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 Virginia pay ($38,900) 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 Virginia?
The median Data Entry Keyer salary in Virginia is $38,900 per year, or about $18.70 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,010 at the entry level to $54,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Data Entry Keyers about 6% less than the national median of $41,340. Virginia ranks 32nd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Data Entry Keyers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $38,900 a year. About 2,890 Data Entry Keyers are employed in Virginia. 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 Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.