Data Entry Keyers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for data entry keyers in the United States was $41,340 ($19.88 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| 25th | $35,760 | $17.19 |
| Median | $41,340 | $19.88 |
| 75th | $48,410 | $23.27 |
| 90th | $58,790 | $28.26 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-9021
- Total U.S. employment: 127,080
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $43,310 sits 4.8% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Data Entry Keyers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,130 | $16.89 | -15.0% | 1,060 |
| Alaska | $40,700 | $19.57 | -1.5% | 160 |
| Arizona | $43,200 | $20.77 | +4.5% | 3,420 |
| Arkansas | $33,860 | $16.28 | -18.1% | 1,000 |
| California | $47,010 | $22.60 | +13.7% | 14,520 |
| Colorado | $43,910 | $21.11 | +6.2% | 1,190 |
| Connecticut | $38,560 | $18.54 | -6.7% | 1,290 |
| Delaware | $37,810 | $18.18 | -8.5% | 410 |
| District of Columbia | $55,170 | $26.53 | +33.5% | 200 |
| Florida | $38,880 | $18.69 | -6.0% | 7,650 |
| Georgia | $41,270 | $19.84 | -0.2% | 3,410 |
| Hawaii | $47,630 | $22.90 | +15.2% | 210 |
| Idaho | $42,810 | $20.58 | +3.6% | 540 |
| Illinois | $42,840 | $20.60 | +3.6% | 5,910 |
| Indiana | $40,550 | $19.50 | -1.9% | 2,370 |
| Iowa | $43,640 | $20.98 | +5.6% | 1,180 |
| Kansas | $38,290 | $18.41 | -7.4% | 1,210 |
| Kentucky | $36,870 | $17.72 | -10.8% | 2,020 |
| Louisiana | $36,920 | $17.75 | -10.7% | 1,800 |
| Maine | $48,190 | $23.17 | +16.6% | 140 |
| Maryland | $38,970 | $18.74 | -5.7% | 1,850 |
| Massachusetts | $47,560 | $22.87 | +15.0% | 1,590 |
| Michigan | $38,080 | $18.31 | -7.9% | 3,290 |
| Minnesota | $44,280 | $21.29 | +7.1% | 1,360 |
| Mississippi | $34,540 | $16.61 | -16.4% | 530 |
| Missouri | — | — | — | 2,720 |
| Montana | $42,340 | $20.35 | +2.4% | 300 |
| Nebraska | $39,600 | $19.04 | -4.2% | 1,260 |
| Nevada | $39,260 | $18.88 | -5.0% | 800 |
| New Hampshire | $43,440 | $20.88 | +5.1% | 790 |
| New Jersey | $42,470 | $20.42 | +2.7% | 4,940 |
| New Mexico | $49,810 | $23.95 | +20.5% | 300 |
| New York | $44,860 | $21.57 | +8.5% | 9,470 |
| North Carolina | $39,610 | $19.04 | -4.2% | 3,330 |
| North Dakota | $48,300 | $23.22 | +16.8% | 110 |
| Ohio | $40,220 | $19.34 | -2.7% | 4,530 |
| Oklahoma | $38,590 | $18.55 | -6.7% | 1,290 |
| Oregon | — | — | — | 1,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,810 | $18.66 | -6.1% | 5,270 |
| Rhode Island | $44,980 | $21.63 | +8.8% | 270 |
| South Carolina | $38,070 | $18.30 | -7.9% | 1,490 |
| South Dakota | $34,320 | $16.50 | -17.0% | 30 |
| Tennessee | $40,490 | $19.47 | -2.1% | 2,360 |
| Texas | $38,880 | $18.69 | -6.0% | 17,850 |
| Utah | $47,180 | $22.68 | +14.1% | 2,140 |
| Vermont | $43,280 | $20.81 | +4.7% | 290 |
| Virginia | $38,900 | $18.70 | -5.9% | 2,890 |
| Washington | $47,480 | $22.83 | +14.9% | 1,360 |
| West Virginia | $35,900 | $17.26 | -13.2% | 660 |
| Wisconsin | $38,170 | $18.35 | -7.7% | 2,360 |
| Wyoming | $45,870 | $22.06 | +11.0% | 140 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for data entry keyers?
The median annual wage for data entry keyers is $41,340 ($19.88 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays data entry keyers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many data entry keyers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 127,080 data entry keyers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do data entry keyers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $19.88. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.