Data Entry Keyer Salary
Data Entry Keyers earn a median $41,340 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$41,340
$19.88 per hour
Range
$31,200 – $58,790
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
127,080
across the U.S.
▲3.7%
Pay trend: The median for data entry keyers in the U.S. rose from $39,850 (May 2024) to $41,340 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.3%.
What data entry keyers do
Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -25.5% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 7,700
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of data entry keyers is projected to shrink 25.5% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 7,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Data Entry Keyer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$35,397
per year · effective tax rate 14.4%
$2,950Monthly
$1,475Twice a month
$1,361Every 2 weeks
$17.02Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,781
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,563
- Medicare (1.45%)$599
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$35,397
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,200 | $15.00 | $27,249 |
| 25th percentile | $35,760 | $17.19 | $30,913 |
| Median (50th) | $41,340 | $19.88 | $35,397 |
| 75th percentile | $48,410 | $23.27 | $41,077 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,790 | $28.26 | $49,418 |
Best cities for data entry keyers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas, TX | $43,110 | $36,819 | $35,715 | 5,610 |
| 2 | Phoenix, AZ | $44,160 | $36,767 | $35,587 | 2,650 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $44,650 | $35,991 | $34,742 | 4,270 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $39,520 | $33,934 | $34,406 | 4,430 |
| 5 | Los Angeles, CA | $47,040 | $38,493 | $33,895 | 5,900 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $45,350 | $36,767 | $32,663 | 10,110 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $47,040
- New York, NY — $45,350
- Chicago, IL — $44,650
- Phoenix, AZ — $44,160
- Dallas, TX — $43,110
- Houston, TX — $39,520
Data Entry Keyer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $55,170 | +6.4% | $44,365 | $48,930 – $73,090 | 200 |
| New Mexico | $49,810 | +10.8% | $41,027 | $35,990 – $53,410 | 300 |
| North Dakota | $48,300 | — | $40,989 | $33,670 – $64,310 | 110 |
| Maine | $48,190 | +10.2% | $38,830 | $40,960 – $58,340 | 140 |
| Hawaii | $47,630 | — | $38,337 | $36,750 – $53,550 | 210 |
| Massachusetts | $47,560 | +1.3% | $38,236 | $35,250 – $58,280 | 1,590 |
| Washington | $47,480 | +6.2% | $40,330 | $38,070 – $63,790 | 1,360 |
| Utah | $47,180 | +13.4% | $38,932 | $31,220 – $69,430 | 2,140 |
| California | $47,010 | +2.9% | $38,471 | $37,490 – $61,520 | 14,520 |
| Wyoming | $45,870 | +11.8% | $39,037 | $31,720 – $56,430 | 140 |
| Rhode Island | $44,980 | −2.8% | $37,252 | $37,280 – $63,190 | 270 |
| New York | $44,860 | +4.3% | $36,400 | $34,130 – $61,200 | 9,470 |
| Minnesota | $44,280 | +6.3% | $36,209 | $35,200 – $71,820 | 1,360 |
| Colorado | $43,910 | −3.6% | $36,238 | $33,920 – $61,070 | 1,190 |
| Iowa | $43,640 | +6.2% | $36,238 | $32,210 – $57,920 | 1,180 |
| New Hampshire | $43,440 | +3.6% | $37,084 | $34,610 – $54,990 | 790 |
| Vermont | $43,280 | +1.6% | $35,939 | $39,070 – $54,040 | 290 |
| Arizona | $43,200 | +0.9% | $36,020 | $33,860 – $54,900 | 3,420 |
| Illinois | $42,840 | +8.6% | $34,626 | $31,200 – $59,920 | 5,910 |
| Idaho | $42,810 | +17.6% | $35,417 | $29,990 – $59,460 | 540 |
| New Jersey | $42,470 | −2.3% | $35,506 | $32,410 – $61,990 | 4,940 |
| Montana | $42,340 | +6.5% | $34,967 | $34,510 – $51,140 | 300 |
| Georgia | $41,270 | +3.7% | $33,821 | $31,750 – $58,480 | 3,410 |
| Alaska | $40,700 | −3.2% | $34,882 | $35,180 – $68,550 | 160 |
| Indiana | $40,550 | +1.9% | $33,595 | $31,460 – $55,040 | 2,370 |
| Tennessee | $40,490 | +2.1% | $34,714 | $29,940 – $57,310 | 2,360 |
| Ohio | $40,220 | +1.0% | $34,173 | $29,220 – $54,990 | 4,530 |
| North Carolina | $39,610 | +2.7% | $32,935 | $31,780 – $52,620 | 3,330 |
| Nebraska | $39,600 | +9.0% | $33,076 | $28,080 – $49,230 | 1,260 |
| Nevada | $39,260 | +3.4% | $33,725 | $30,160 – $54,930 | 800 |
| Maryland | $38,970 | +5.5% | $32,005 | $31,200 – $56,490 | 1,850 |
| Virginia | $38,900 | +2.0% | $32,014 | $28,010 – $54,670 | 2,890 |
| Florida | $38,880 | +2.0% | $33,420 | $31,400 – $51,250 | 7,650 |
| Texas | $38,880 | +4.6% | $33,420 | $28,020 – $56,920 | 17,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,810 | −8.5% | $32,172 | $29,740 – $51,710 | 5,270 |
| Oklahoma | $38,590 | +8.7% | $31,996 | $29,640 – $51,620 | 1,290 |
| Connecticut | $38,560 | −16.2% | $32,353 | $34,010 – $58,190 | 1,290 |
| Kansas | $38,290 | +1.5% | $31,609 | $28,090 – $45,760 | 1,210 |
| Wisconsin | $38,170 | −1.5% | $31,951 | $27,940 – $51,180 | 2,360 |
| Michigan | $38,080 | −1.3% | $31,410 | $33,370 – $52,100 | 3,290 |
| South Carolina | $38,070 | +4.0% | $31,642 | $28,920 – $51,890 | 1,490 |
| Delaware | $37,810 | +1.7% | $31,139 | $31,400 – $56,100 | 410 |
| Louisiana | $36,920 | +0.8% | $31,124 | $23,420 – $54,160 | 1,800 |
| Kentucky | $36,870 | +1.3% | $30,632 | $29,280 – $50,910 | 2,020 |
| West Virginia | $35,900 | +0.6% | $30,063 | $27,250 – $47,740 | 660 |
| Alabama | $35,130 | +4.3% | $28,915 | $29,330 – $47,210 | 1,060 |
| Mississippi | $34,540 | +3.0% | $29,283 | $26,350 – $48,870 | 530 |
| South Dakota | $34,320 | −10.0% | $29,756 | $31,300 – $39,630 | 30 |
| Arkansas | $33,860 | −2.8% | $28,279 | $29,140 – $49,950 | 1,000 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word Processor and Typist | $49,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | $40,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $39,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Office Clerks, General | $45,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | $45,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk | $49,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Statistical Assistant | $50,330 | Bachelor's degree | -1.8% |
| Proofreader and Copy Marker | $51,120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.9% |
| Desktop Publisher | $55,290 | Associate's degree | -14.5% |
| Telephone Operator | $41,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -27.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data entry keyer make?
The national median salary for data entry keyers is $41,340 a year ($19.88 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $58,790. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays data entry keyers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $55,170. After taxes and local prices, Dallas, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many data entry keyers are there in the U.S.?
About 127,080 people work as data entry keyers nationwide.