Data Entry Keyers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for data entry keyerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$58,250
- Washington$50,230
- Maine$49,260
- California$48,820
- Utah$48,360
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Dakota$35,590
- Mississippi$36,360
- West Virginia$36,690
- Alabama$36,710
- Arkansas$37,440
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $58,250 | $55,170 | $28 | +34.5% | 200 |
| 2 | Washington | $50,230 | $47,480 | $24 | +16% | 1,360 |
| 3 | Maine | $49,260 | $48,190 | $24 | +13.7% | 140 |
| 4 | California | $48,820 | $47,010 | $23 | +12.7% | 14,520 |
| 5 | Utah | $48,360 | $47,180 | $23 | +11.7% | 2,140 |
| 6 | Alaska | $47,850 | $40,700 | $23 | +10.5% | 160 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $47,740 | $49,810 | $23 | +10.2% | 300 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $47,630 | $44,980 | $23 | +10% | 270 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $47,570 | $44,280 | $23 | +9.8% | 1,360 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $46,880 | $47,560 | $23 | +8.2% | 1,590 |
| 11 | New York | $46,550 | $44,860 | $22 | +7.5% | 9,470 |
| 12 | Colorado | $46,120 | $43,910 | $22 | +6.5% | 1,190 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $46,080 | $48,300 | $22 | +6.4% | 110 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $45,840 | $47,630 | $22 | +5.8% | 210 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $45,020 | $42,470 | $22 | +3.9% | 4,940 |
| 16 | Vermont | $44,860 | $43,280 | $22 | +3.6% | 290 |
| 17 | Iowa | $44,820 | $43,640 | $22 | +3.5% | 1,180 |
| 18 | Illinois | $44,540 | $42,840 | $21 | +2.8% | 5,910 |
| 19 | Arizona | $44,270 | $43,200 | $21 | +2.2% | 3,420 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $44,010 | $43,440 | $21 | +1.6% | 790 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $43,780 | $45,870 | $21 | +1.1% | 140 |
| 22 | Idaho | $43,660 | $42,810 | $21 | +0.8% | 540 |
| 23 | Montana | $43,300 | $42,340 | $21 | +0% | 300 |
| 24 | Georgia | $43,280 | $41,270 | $21 | -0.1% | 3,410 |
| 25 | Connecticut | $43,110 | $38,560 | $21 | -0.5% | 1,290 |
| 26 | Indiana | $42,230 | $40,550 | $20 | -2.5% | 2,370 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $41,930 | $40,490 | $20 | -3.2% | 2,360 |
| 28 | Ohio | $41,820 | $40,220 | $20 | -3.4% | 4,530 |
| 29 | Maryland | $41,660 | $38,970 | $20 | -3.8% | 1,850 |
| 30 | Nevada | $41,520 | $39,260 | $20 | -4.1% | 800 |
| 31 | Michigan | $41,400 | $38,080 | $20 | -4.4% | 3,290 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $41,270 | $39,610 | $20 | -4.7% | 3,330 |
| 33 | Florida | $41,070 | $38,880 | $20 | -5.2% | 7,650 |
| 34 | Texas | $40,800 | $38,880 | $20 | -5.8% | 17,850 |
| 35 | Delaware | $40,780 | $37,810 | $20 | -5.8% | 410 |
| 36 | Virginia | $40,740 | $38,900 | $20 | -5.9% | 2,890 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $40,480 | $38,810 | $19 | -6.5% | 5,270 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $39,880 | $38,590 | $19 | -7.9% | 1,290 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $39,680 | $38,170 | $19 | -8.4% | 2,360 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $39,300 | $38,070 | $19 | -9.3% | 1,490 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $38,920 | $39,600 | $19 | -10.1% | 1,260 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $38,830 | $36,870 | $19 | -10.3% | 2,020 |
| 43 | Kansas | $38,600 | $38,290 | $19 | -10.9% | 1,210 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $38,170 | $36,920 | $18 | -11.9% | 1,800 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $37,440 | $33,860 | $18 | -13.6% | 1,000 |
| 46 | Alabama | $36,710 | $35,130 | $18 | -15.2% | 1,060 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $36,690 | $35,900 | $18 | -15.3% | 660 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $36,360 | $34,540 | $17 | -16% | 530 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $35,590 | $34,320 | $17 | -17.8% | 30 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 398 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $54,510 | $54,880 | 720 |
| 2 | Albuquerque, NM | $53,320 | $49,670 | 220 |
| 3 | Bismarck, ND | $53,140 | $48,700 | 30 |
| 4 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $53,040 | $53,020 | 60 |
| 5 | Bloomington, IN | $51,760 | $47,610 | 230 |
| 6 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $51,660 | $51,440 | 140 |
| 7 | New Haven, CT | $51,340 | $50,740 | 140 |
| 8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,250 | $51,980 | 1,410 |
| 9 | Boulder, CO | $49,920 | $50,220 | 90 |
| 10 | Helena, MT | $49,850 | $47,790 | 90 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing data entry keyerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $69,120 | $57,600 | 100 |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $69,120 | $57,600 | 100 |
| 3 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $68,350 | $64,220 | 650 |
| 4 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $68,350 | $64,220 | 650 |
| 5 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $67,250 | $63,250 | 680 |
| 6 | Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | $61,410 | $61,960 | 140 |
| 7 | Technical and Trade Schools | $56,590 | $52,480 | 70 |
| 8 | Technical and Trade Schools, Privately Owned | $56,590 | $52,740 | 70 |
| 9 | Support Activities for Water Transportation | $56,060 | $51,100 | — |
| 10 | Telecommunications | $55,100 | $50,800 | 110 |
| 11 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $54,880 | $56,790 | 60 |
| 12 | Paper Manufacturing | $54,680 | $53,460 | 40 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do data entry keyers make in the U.S.?
The median data entry keyers salary in the United States is $41,340 per year (mean $43,310), and about 80% earn between $31,200 and $58,790.
How much do data entry keyers make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,310 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays data entry keyers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for data entry keyers at $58,250 per year (median $55,170).
What is the job outlook for data entry keyers?
Employment is projected to change -25.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 9,500 openings per year.