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Job outlook for data entry operators in the United States
Data entry operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of data entry operator jobs and the average data entry operator salary over time.
Data entry operator jobs over time
Data entry operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 133,777 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 137,716 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 145,402 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 159,008 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 163,720 | 0.05% |
Average data entry operator salary over time
Data entry operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,286 | $15.04 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $30,423 | $14.63 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $29,224 | $14.05 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $28,098 | $13.51 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $27,344 | $13.15 | +2.2% |
Data entry operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of data entry operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where data entry operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for data entry operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,453 | 36% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 343 | 32% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 237 | 32% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,725 | 29% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,266 | 25% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 159 | 23% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 686 | 22% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 108 | 19% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 629 | 18% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 552 | 18% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 188 | 18% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 115 | 18% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 906 | 16% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 839 | 15% |
| 15 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 209 | 15% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 208 | 15% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 134 | 15% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,744 | 14% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 263 | 14% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 105 | 14% |
Most common cities for data entry operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lenexa | 2 | 4% | $27,590 |
| 2 | Coconut Creek | 2 | 3% | $24,864 |
| 3 | White Plains | 2 | 3% | $30,770 |
| 4 | Irving | 4 | 2% | $27,320 |
| 5 | Alpharetta | 1 | 2% | $27,625 |
| 6 | Lincoln | 2 | 1% | $29,768 |
| 7 | Houston | 6 | 0% | $27,627 |
| 8 | New York | 4 | 0% | $30,711 |
| 9 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $32,242 |
| 10 | Dallas | 3 | 0% | $27,305 |
| 11 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $34,693 |
| 12 | Columbus | 2 | 0% | $29,141 |
| 13 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $34,332 |
| 14 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $24,889 |
| 15 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $29,199 |