Data Entry Keyers Salary by State
The national median pay for data entry keyers is $41,340 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,860 in Arkansas to $55,170 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $31,200
- 25th percentile
- $35,760
- Median
- $41,340
- 75th percentile
- $48,410
- Top 10%
- $58,790
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 127,080 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $55,170 | +33% | $48,930 | $73,090 | 200 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $49,810 | +20% | $35,990 | $53,410 | 300 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $48,300 | +17% | $33,670 | $64,310 | 110 |
| 4 | Maine | $48,190 | +17% | $40,960 | $58,340 | 140 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $47,630 | +15% | $36,750 | $53,550 | 210 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $47,560 | +15% | $35,250 | $58,280 | 1,590 |
| 7 | Washington | $47,480 | +15% | $38,070 | $63,790 | 1,360 |
| 8 | Utah | $47,180 | +14% | $31,220 | $69,430 | 2,140 |
| 9 | California | $47,010 | +14% | $37,490 | $61,520 | 14,520 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $45,870 | +11% | $31,720 | $56,430 | 140 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $44,980 | +9% | $37,280 | $63,190 | 270 |
| 12 | New York | $44,860 | +9% | $34,130 | $61,200 | 9,470 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $44,280 | +7% | $35,200 | $71,820 | 1,360 |
| 14 | Colorado | $43,910 | +6% | $33,920 | $61,070 | 1,190 |
| 15 | Iowa | $43,640 | +6% | $32,210 | $57,920 | 1,180 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $43,440 | +5% | $34,610 | $54,990 | 790 |
| 17 | Vermont | $43,280 | +5% | $39,070 | $54,040 | 290 |
| 18 | Arizona | $43,200 | +4% | $33,860 | $54,900 | 3,420 |
| 19 | Illinois | $42,840 | +4% | $31,200 | $59,920 | 5,910 |
| 20 | Idaho | $42,810 | +4% | $29,990 | $59,460 | 540 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $42,470 | +3% | $32,410 | $61,990 | 4,940 |
| 22 | Montana | $42,340 | +2% | $34,510 | $51,140 | 300 |
| 23 | Georgia | $41,270 | 0% | $31,750 | $58,480 | 3,410 |
| 24 | Alaska | $40,700 | −2% | $35,180 | $68,550 | 160 |
| 25 | Indiana | $40,550 | −2% | $31,460 | $55,040 | 2,370 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $40,490 | −2% | $29,940 | $57,310 | 2,360 |
| 27 | Ohio | $40,220 | −3% | $29,220 | $54,990 | 4,530 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $39,610 | −4% | $31,780 | $52,620 | 3,330 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $39,600 | −4% | $28,080 | $49,230 | 1,260 |
| 30 | Nevada | $39,260 | −5% | $30,160 | $54,930 | 800 |
| 31 | Maryland | $38,970 | −6% | $31,200 | $56,490 | 1,850 |
| 32 | Virginia | $38,900 | −6% | $28,010 | $54,670 | 2,890 |
| 33 | Florida | $38,880 | −6% | $31,400 | $51,250 | 7,650 |
| 34 | Texas | $38,880 | −6% | $28,020 | $56,920 | 17,850 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $38,810 | −6% | $29,740 | $51,710 | 5,270 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $38,590 | −7% | $29,640 | $51,620 | 1,290 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $38,560 | −7% | $34,010 | $58,190 | 1,290 |
| 38 | Kansas | $38,290 | −7% | $28,090 | $45,760 | 1,210 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $38,170 | −8% | $27,940 | $51,180 | 2,360 |
| 40 | Michigan | $38,080 | −8% | $33,370 | $52,100 | 3,290 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $38,070 | −8% | $28,920 | $51,890 | 1,490 |
| 42 | Delaware | $37,810 | −9% | $31,400 | $56,100 | 410 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $36,920 | −11% | $23,420 | $54,160 | 1,800 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $36,870 | −11% | $29,280 | $50,910 | 2,020 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $35,900 | −13% | $27,250 | $47,740 | 660 |
| 46 | Alabama | $35,130 | −15% | $29,330 | $47,210 | 1,060 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $34,540 | −16% | $26,350 | $48,870 | 530 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $34,320 | −17% | $31,300 | $39,630 | 30 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $33,860 | −18% | $29,140 | $49,950 | 1,000 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Data Entry Keyers salary questions
Which state pays data entry keyers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $55,170 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $41,340). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays data entry keyers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $33,860 a year (−18% vs. national).
Where do most data entry keyers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 17,850, with a median of $38,880.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.