Data Entry Clerk Salary
The short answer
The median pay for data entry keyers in the U.S. was $41,340 a year ($19.88 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $31,200 and $58,790.
Pay range
- Lower pay (10% earn less)
- $31,200
- Middle (median)
- $41,340
- Higher pay (10% earn more)
- $58,790
- Median per hour
- $19.88
Government category: Data Entry Keyers. National figures for May 2025; pay in your area may be higher or lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data entry clerk make?
The median pay for data entry keyers in the U.S. was $41,340 a year ($19.88 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $31,200 and $58,790.
Can I earn this working part-time?
The figures above are for all workers, most of them full-time. Part-time pay is usually quoted per hour; the median hourly wage was $19.88. Check each listing for its exact pay and hours.