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Job outlook for data processors in the United States
Data processor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of data processor jobs and the average data processor salary over time.
Data processor jobs over time
Data processor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80,283 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 82,656 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 87,244 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 95,426 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 98,247 | 0.03% |
Average data processor salary over time
Data processor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,076 | $15.90 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $32,164 | $15.46 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $30,896 | $14.85 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $29,705 | $14.28 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $28,908 | $13.90 | +2.2% |
Data processor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of data processor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where data processors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for data processors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,299 | 19% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 607 | 19% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 202 | 19% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 144 | 19% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 111 | 19% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 110 | 18% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 595 | 17% |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,417 | 16% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 884 | 16% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 505 | 16% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 142 | 16% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 283 | 15% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 155 | 15% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 996 | 14% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 862 | 14% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 797 | 14% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 188 | 14% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 108 | 14% |
| 19 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,608 | 13% |
| 20 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,222 | 12% |
Most common cities for data processors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weston | 3 | 4% | $32,714 |
| 2 | Norfolk | 1 | 4% | $27,931 |
| 3 | Elk Grove Village | 1 | 3% | $37,170 |
| 4 | Overland Park | 1 | 1% | $29,329 |
| 5 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $26,897 |
| 6 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $32,899 |
| 7 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $31,714 |
| 8 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $31,247 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $37,751 |
| 10 | Mesa | 1 | 0% | $32,799 |
| 11 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $32,751 |
| 12 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $31,698 |
| 13 | Plano | 1 | 0% | $32,012 |