Median Salary
$41,340
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$19.88
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$58,790
entry level starts ~$31,200
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 127,000 employed
How much does a Data Entry Keyer make?
Data Entry Keyers in the United States bring home a median salary of $41,340 a year, or around $19.88 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $31,200, while the top 10% earn $58,790.
That is $20,050 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Data Entry Keyer salary range by percentile
Half of all Data Entry Keyers earn between $35,760 and $48,410 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,760 | $17.19 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $41,340 | $19.88 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $48,410 | $23.27 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,790 | $28.26 |
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Highest-paying states for Data Entry Keyer
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Data Entry Keyer pay at $55,170 a year, followed by New Mexico ($49,810) and North Dakota ($48,300). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $33,860 — a gap of $21,310 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Data Entry Keyer salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 49 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
District of Columbia $55,170New Mexico $49,810North Dakota $48,300Maine $48,190Hawaii $47,630Massachusetts $47,560Washington $47,480Utah $47,180California $47,010Wyoming $45,870Rhode Island $44,980New York $44,860Minnesota $44,280Colorado $43,910Iowa $43,640New Hampshire $43,440Vermont $43,280Arizona $43,200Illinois $42,840Idaho $42,810New Jersey $42,470Montana $42,340Georgia $41,270Alaska $40,700Indiana $40,550Tennessee $40,490Ohio $40,220North Carolina $39,610Nebraska $39,600Nevada $39,260Maryland $38,970Virginia $38,900Florida $38,880Texas $38,880Pennsylvania $38,810Oklahoma $38,590Connecticut $38,560Kansas $38,290Wisconsin $38,170Michigan $38,080South Carolina $38,070Delaware $37,810Louisiana $36,920Kentucky $36,870West Virginia $35,900Alabama $35,130Mississippi $34,540South Dakota $34,320Arkansas $33,860
Workforce and education
About 127,000 people work as Data Entry Keyers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $43,310 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Data Entry Keyer make in the United States?
The median Data Entry Keyer salary in the United States is $41,340 per year, or about $19.88 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $31,200, while the top 10% of earners make $58,790 or more.
How does Data Entry Keyer pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Data Entry Keyer median of $41,340 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Data Entry Keyers the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Data Entry Keyers, with a median salary of $55,170 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Data Entry Keyer?
Becoming a Data Entry Keyer typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Data Entry Keyers work in the United States?
About 127,000 people were employed as Data Entry Keyers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.