Data Entry Keyers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for data entry keyers in the U.S. is $41,340 ($19.88 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $41,340
- Mean annual wage
- $43,310
- Median hourly wage
- $19.88
- Employment
- 127,080
127,080 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| 25th percentile | $35,760 | $17.19 |
| Median (50th) | $41,340 | $19.88 |
| 75th percentile | $48,410 | $23.27 |
| 90th percentile | $58,790 | $28.26 |
Highest-paying states for data entry keyers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $55,170 | 200 |
| New Mexico | $49,810 | 300 |
| North Dakota | $48,300 | 110 |
| Maine | $48,190 | 140 |
| Hawaii | $47,630 | 210 |
| Massachusetts | $47,560 | 1,590 |
| Washington | $47,480 | 1,360 |
| Utah | $47,180 | 2,140 |
| California | $47,010 | 14,520 |
| Wyoming | $45,870 | 140 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $33,860 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $34,320 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $34,540 median annual wage
- Alabama: $35,130 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $35,900 median annual wage
About this occupation
Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.
Typical tasks
- Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
- Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
- Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
- Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
- Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
- Load machines with required input or output media, such as paper, cards, disks, tape, or Braille media.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 28.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.4% |
| Associate's degree | 14.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.3% |
| Master's degree | 3.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.6% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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