SOC 439021

Data Entry Keyers

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing. Excludes "Word Processors and Typists" (43-9022).

National Median

$39,850

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$39,850

Entry Level (10th pct)

$30,100

Experienced (90th pct)

$56,930

Total Employed

135,280

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$30,100 - $34,900
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$34,900 - $47,260
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$47,260 - $56,930

Highest Paying Locations for Data Entry Keyers

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

$53,240

+33.6% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$53,060

+33.1% vs national

District of Columbia

$51,860

+30.1% vs national

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

$51,790

+30.0% vs national

Albuquerque, NM

$51,780

+29.9% vs national

Data Entry Keyers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$53,240	30
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$53,060	1,600
District of Columbia	$51,860	320
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$51,790	30
Albuquerque, NM	$51,780	260
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC	$50,580	60
Bloomington, IN	$50,170	220
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$49,920	60
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$49,500	150
Napa, CA	$49,390	N/A
Barnstable Town, MA	$49,090	40
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$48,620	1,200
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$48,550	600
Urban Honolulu, HI	$47,990	200
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$47,870	160
New Haven, CT	$47,750	130
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI	$47,010	80
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$46,990	40
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$46,960	820
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$46,940	N/A
Massachusetts	$46,930	1,840
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$46,740	1,610
Vallejo, CA	$46,480	60
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$46,470	6,070
Rhode Island	$46,290	290
Boulder, CO	$46,230	140
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$46,180	1,780
Bangor, ME	$46,180	50
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$46,140	790
Connecticut	$46,020	890
Bozeman, MT	$45,850	40
Sheboygan, WI	$45,690	60
California	$45,680	14,040
Oregon	$45,650	1,180
Colorado	$45,560	2,040
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$45,420	990
Bend, OR	$45,170	40
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$45,140	30
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$45,020	70
New Mexico	$44,960	410
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ	$44,930	70
Salem, OR	$44,930	120
Portland-South Portland, ME	$44,930	80
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$44,930	330
Worcester, MA	$44,860	150
Lexington Park, MD	$44,780	40
Fond du Lac, WI	$44,780	30
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$44,710	60
Washington	$44,710	1,640
Helena, MT	$44,710	90

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Data Entry Keyers?

The national median annual salary for Data Entry Keyers is $39,850, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Data Entry Keyerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Data Entry Keyerss is Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $53,240.

How much can an experienced Data Entry Keyers make?

Top-earning Data Entry Keyerss (90th percentile) make $56,930 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.