The average salary for a data entry keyer in the United States is $40,130, but the range typically falls between $32,660 and $46,020. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $19.29, with a range between $15.7 and $22.13.
There are approximately 154,230 people employed as a data entry keyer in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of data entry keyers.The state with the best pay for a data entry keyer is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $50,960, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $32,410.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,250 | $13.58 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,660 | $15.7 |
| Median | $37,790 | $18.17 |
| 75th Percentile | $46,020 | $22.13 |
| 90th Percentile | $55,330 | $26.6 |
The salary of a data entry keyer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a data entry keyer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for data entry keyers are Alaska, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Nevada, California while the worst states are Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, South Dakota, Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $24,560 | $32,410 | $41,600 |
| Alaska | $34,480 | $50,960 | $63,040 |
| Arizona | $29,060 | $39,360 | $49,950 |
| Arkansas | $26,370 | $35,170 | $48,460 |
| California | $35,070 | $48,240 | $63,360 |
| Colorado | $34,780 | $45,730 | $60,850 |
| Connecticut | $31,410 | $44,210 | $58,340 |
| Delaware | $28,660 | $36,400 | $42,330 |
| District of Columbia | $37,650 | $50,700 | $63,100 |
| Florida | $28,900 | $37,700 | $47,680 |
| Georgia | $23,100 | $36,870 | $50,470 |
| Hawaii | $31,200 | $42,600 | $55,040 |
| Idaho | $29,010 | $39,640 | $49,040 |
| Illinois | $29,170 | $40,170 | $55,000 |
| Indiana | $26,860 | $37,130 | $49,620 |
| Iowa | $24,840 | $39,480 | $51,920 |
| Kansas | $27,820 | $36,080 | $47,400 |
| Kentucky | $22,660 | $33,820 | $45,110 |
| Louisiana | $25,270 | $36,930 | $49,970 |
| Maine | $36,460 | $43,390 | $51,340 |
| Maryland | $27,560 | $42,290 | $58,910 |
| Massachusetts | $36,050 | $48,350 | $61,370 |
| Michigan | $28,380 | $40,290 | $53,160 |
| Minnesota | $32,280 | $41,240 | $54,440 |
| Mississippi | $22,930 | $31,900 | $39,450 |
| Missouri | $27,460 | $37,150 | $48,410 |
| Montana | $29,640 | $38,260 | $48,080 |
| Nebraska | $29,540 | $37,980 | $46,880 |
| Nevada | $27,910 | $42,830 | $54,790 |
| New Hampshire | $27,820 | $39,170 | $50,590 |
| New Jersey | $31,110 | $44,040 | $59,650 |
| New Mexico | $27,820 | $38,070 | $50,490 |
| New York | $31,680 | $47,130 | $63,590 |
| North Carolina | $26,780 | $36,990 | $47,840 |
| North Dakota | $22,040 | $40,200 | $53,920 |
| Ohio | $26,900 | $38,550 | $50,870 |
| Oklahoma | $28,160 | $36,960 | $45,610 |
| Oregon | $34,380 | $44,140 | $57,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,470 | $38,590 | $48,690 |
| Rhode Island | $31,730 | $42,900 | $57,970 |
| South Carolina | $25,500 | $36,940 | $49,830 |
| South Dakota | $26,830 | $33,430 | $38,910 |
| Tennessee | $27,970 | $38,530 | $47,750 |
| Texas | $26,500 | $36,100 | $48,310 |
| Utah | $26,450 | $44,370 | $65,750 |
| Vermont | $35,200 | $41,340 | $50,400 |
| Virginia | $24,960 | $35,100 | $46,810 |
| Washington | $33,290 | $44,610 | $55,520 |
| West Virginia | $25,970 | $35,720 | $45,740 |
| Wisconsin | $24,950 | $36,980 | $48,110 |
| Wyoming | $26,300 | $38,080 | $52,110 |
Even between cities, the salary of a data entry keyer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for data entry keyers is Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade area, CA with an average salary of $56,030.The city with the lowest average salary for data entry keyers is Winchester, VA with an average salary of $26,510.
Areas with highest average salaries for data entry keyers
Areas with lowest average salaries for data entry keyers
The number of data entry keyers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of data entry keyers has increased by 2,710. On average, the number of data entry keyers has been increasing by 0.4% each year. The salary of data entry keyers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of data entry keyers has increased by $4,280. On average, the salary of data entry keyers has been increasing by 3.0% each year.
Data Entry Keyers are part of the office and administrative support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for data entry keyers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all office and administrative support occupations jobs here.
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