SOC 43-9021 · May 2025 · United States
Data Entry Keyers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Data Entry Keyers across the United States is $41,340 per year, measured over 127,080 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $55,170.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Data Entry Keyers
Pay for this occupation varies by 62.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $55,170 and Arkansas pays $33,860.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $55,170 | 200 | |
| 2 | New Mexico | $49,810 | 300 | |
| 3 | North Dakota | $48,300 | 110 | |
| 4 | Maine | $48,190 | 140 | |
| 5 | Hawaii | $47,630 | 210 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $47,560 | 1,590 | |
| 7 | Washington | $47,480 | 1,360 | |
| 8 | Utah | $47,180 | 2,140 | |
| 9 | California | $47,010 | 14,520 | |
| 10 | Wyoming | $45,870 | 140 |
States with the most Data Entry Keyers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 17,850 | $38,880 | |
| 2 | California | 14,520 | $47,010 | |
| 3 | New York | 9,470 | $44,860 | |
| 4 | Florida | 7,650 | $38,880 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 5,910 | $42,840 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 5,270 | $38,810 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 4,940 | $42,470 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 4,530 | $40,220 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 3,420 | $43,200 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 3,410 | $41,270 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $54,510 | 720 |
| 2 | Albuquerque | $53,320 | 220 |
| 3 | Bismarck | $53,140 | 30 |
| 4 | Bloomington | $51,760 | 230 |
| 5 | Olympia | $51,660 | 140 |
| 6 | New Haven | $51,340 | 140 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $51,250 | 1,410 |
| 8 | Boulder | $49,920 | 90 |
| 9 | Helena | $49,850 | 90 |
| 10 | Hilton Head Island | $49,280 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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