Data Entry and Information Processing Workers

Occupation

$41,480

National Median Salary

$19.94

Median Hourly Wage

171,310

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$31,200

$35,760

$41,480

$49,300

$59,220

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+34.4%

10 Year Change

$30,870

2014 Median

$41,480

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Data Entry and Information Processing Workers

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Rail Transportation	$65,470	60
Postal Service (Federal Government)	$65,170	690
Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing	$53,670	70
Primary Metal Manufacturing	$53,650	130
Natural Gas Distribution	$52,770	40

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Detailed Data Entry and Information Processing Workers Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation	Annual Median
Data Entry Keyers	$39,850
Word Processors and Typists	$47,850

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Rail Transportation Postal Service (Federal Government) Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing Primary Metal Manufacturing Natural Gas Distribution Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals Paper Manufacturing Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations