SOC 43-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Data Entry Keyers — Mississippi
Mississippi · 3 metro areas compared
In Mississippi the median wage is $34,540.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Mississippi the median wage is $34,540. That is 16.4% lower than the national median of $41,340. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,950 and $40,590. The lowest tenth earn under $26,350, while the highest tenth earn more than $48,870.
Employment stands at 530, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Mississippi ranks 47th by median wage. Jackson leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,360. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 575th of 673 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,350 | −36.3% |
| 25th | $29,950 | −27.6% |
| Median (50th) | $34,540 | −16.4% |
| 75th | $40,590 | −1.8% |
| 90th | $48,870 | +18.2% |
| Mean | $36,360 | −12.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $37,360 | 90 | |
| 2 | Gulfport | $36,410 | 40 | |
| 3 | Hattiesburg | $33,610 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $34,540 goes as far as $39,701 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,701US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,540 a year, 16.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,350 to $48,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $37,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Data Entry Keyers in Mississippi?
The median annual wage is $34,540, or $16.61 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,340, so pay in Mississippi is 16.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Mississippi earns more than $48,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jackson, at $37,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Mississippi. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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