SOC 43-9021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Data Entry Keyers is $39,853 per year ($19.16/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $34,902 and $47,258 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $56,930 per year. There are approximately 135,280 data entry keyers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $14.47 | $30,098 |
| P25 | $16.78 | $34,902 |
| P50MEDIAN | $19.16 | $39,853 |
| P75 | $22.72 | $47,258 |
| P90 | $27.37 | $56,930 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Data Entry Keyers is $39,853 per year ($19.16/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $34,902 and $47,258 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Data Entry Keyers is $56,930 per year ($27.37/hr). The 75th percentile is $47,258 per year.
Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn approximately $30,098 per year ($14.47/hr). The 25th percentile is $34,902 per year.
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