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Job outlook for data entry technicians in the United States
Data entry technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected data entry technician job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
About -286,900 new jobs for data entry technicians are projected over the next decade.
Data entry technician salaries have increased 14% for data entry technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 54,494 data entry technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 142,759 active data entry technician job openings in the US.
The average data entry technician salary is $31,058.
Are data entry technician jobs in demand?
Data entry technician job and salary trends over time
Data entry technician jobs over time
Data entry technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54,494 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 56,105 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 59,219 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 64,773 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 66,687 | 0.02% |
Average data entry technician salary over time
Data entry technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,058 | $14.93 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $30,201 | $14.52 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $29,011 | $13.95 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $27,892 | $13.41 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $27,144 | $13.05 | +2.2% |
Data entry technician jobs by state
Most common states for data entry technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,664 | 39% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 505 | 38% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,141 | 36% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 260 | 35% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 345 | 33% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,789 | 32% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,345 | 32% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 978 | 32% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,867 | 31% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 415 | 31% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,626 | 29% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 250 | 29% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 3,563 | 28% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,856 | 28% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,529 | 28% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 999 | 28% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,512 | 27% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,796 | 27% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,659 | 27% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,857 | 26% |
Most common cities for data entry technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelmsford | 2 | 6% | $33,864 |
| 2 | Lenexa | 2 | 4% | $22,541 |
| 3 | Littleton | 2 | 4% | $29,594 |
| 4 | Fairfax | 1 | 4% | $28,816 |
| 5 | Horsham | 1 | 4% | $30,890 |
| 6 | Chino | 2 | 2% | $33,506 |
| 7 | Orlando | 4 | 1% | $26,458 |
| 8 | Anaheim | 2 | 1% | $33,603 |
| 9 | Orange | 2 | 1% | $33,576 |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | 2 | 1% | $35,494 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $29,652 |
| 12 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $34,943 |
| 13 | Columbus | 1 | 0% | $27,190 |
| 14 | Fort Wayne | 1 | 0% | $30,680 |
| 15 | Garland | 1 | 0% | $29,385 |
Data Entry Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of data entry technician experts
Idaho State University
Dr. Jennifer Adams
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Clinical Associate ProfessorIdaho State University
College of Pharmacy
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Data Entry Technicians?
Dr. Jennifer Adams: Our curriculum at Idaho State has always involved synchronous distance education across 3 campus locations in two states, but the learning environment has still been a shift, even for our experienced distance learners. From students with families managing child care and virtual education, to finding a quiet place to attend class and study for those with roommates, the pandemic has been stressful for many of our students. That being said, they have been resilient and have risen to the challenge and since the pandemic began our students' academic performance has not suffered.
Our students have also been given the opportunity to serve our communities during the pandemic; helping with COVID screening, testing, and vaccination efforts through their service learning activities. Many have gone well above and beyond what is required for service learning and have volunteered many, many hours of service to our communities.
What type of skills will young Data Entry Technicians need?
Dr. Jennifer Adams: Leadership, flexibility and adaptability, innovation and creativity. Pharmacy is an ever-evolving profession and these are the skills that will help graduates to succeed in an ever changing environment.