How much does a data entry clerk make?

The average data entry clerk salary in the United States is $31,582. Data entry clerk salaries typically range between $25,000 and $38,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for data entry clerks is $15.18 per hour. Data entry clerk salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Data entry clerks earn the highest average salary in Washington.

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Q: What state pays Data Entry Clerks the most?

Washington pays Data Entry Clerks the most in the United States, with an average salary of $38,369 per year, or $18.45 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a data entry clerk?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a data entry clerk if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $37,492 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Data Entry Clerk?

A good starting salary for a data entry clerk is $25,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a data entry clerk in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for data entry clerks is $29,810, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a data entry clerk can vary by state.

Q: What is a good entry-level salary for a data entry clerk?

A good entry-level salary for a data entry clerk is between $14 to $15 an hour. This is about $30,000 a year in annual salary for the position. Salaries for data entry clerks are often determined by the candidate's level of education, experience, relevant certifications, and skill set, as well as the position's specific job responsibilities. This is why entry-level data entry clerks are typically paid less.

Average data entry clerk salary

$15.18

$31,582 yearly

Entry-level data entry clerk salary

$25,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Data Entry Clerk Salaries

The average salary for a data entry clerk in the United States is $31,582 per year, or about $15 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on several factors:

Experience: Entry-level positions typically earn between $25,000 and $30,000 annually, while those with more experience can command salaries exceeding $40,000.
Location: States such as California and New York offer some of the highest salaries, often above $35,000 due to higher living costs.
Industry: Data entry clerks in specialized sectors like healthcare or finance may earn higher wages compared to those in retail or administrative roles.

Additionally, understanding how these factors interplay can help you make informed decisions about your career path. For instance, pursuing certifications or gaining experience in software relevant to data entry can enhance your earning potential.

Salary Trends by State

Research shows that the demand for data entry clerks remains stable, with opportunities available across various industries. By exploring salary trends and job openings, you can identify lucrative positions that fit your skills and career goals.

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Data entry clerk salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and SalaryExpert, the average salary for a data entry clerk typically falls between $31,582 and $45,043.

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$31,582yearly

glassdoor[1]

$40,413yearly

indeed[2]

$38,588yearly

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$45,043yearly

ZipRecruiter[4]

$40,633yearly

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$42,678yearly

Average data entry clerk salary by state

The average data entry clerk salary in Washington, Massachusetts, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average data entry clerk salary states are South Carolina, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for data entry clerks

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Massachusetts	$34,671	$16.67
2	Utah	$31,891	$15.33
3	Connecticut	$33,000	$15.87
4	Illinois	$33,156	$15.94
5	New York	$33,228	$15.97
6	Washington	$37,492	$18.02
7	Michigan	$30,242	$14.54
8	Wisconsin	$31,204	$15.00
9	Minnesota	$31,286	$15.04
10	Rhode Island	$32,948	$15.84
11	Alaska	$31,241	$15.02
12	Colorado	$32,139	$15.45
13	Oregon	$33,882	$16.29
14	Idaho	$29,968	$14.41
15	New Hampshire	$31,541	$15.16
16	District of Columbia	$38,369	$18.45
17	Vermont	$32,467	$15.61
18	Hawaii	$32,513	$15.63
19	Arizona	$31,329	$15.06
20	Maine	$31,271	$15.03
21	Pennsylvania	$29,408	$14.14
22	Ohio	$28,933	$13.91
23	California	$33,735	$16.22
24	Tennessee	$28,907	$13.90
25	South Dakota	$28,729	$13.81
26	Iowa	$29,300	$14.09
27	New Jersey	$31,560	$15.17
28	Georgia	$29,554	$14.21
29	Nevada	$30,079	$14.46
30	Texas	$28,682	$13.79
31	Indiana	$28,225	$13.57
32	Wyoming	$29,542	$14.20
33	Missouri	$27,988	$13.46
34	Maryland	$29,233	$14.05
35	Kansas	$27,357	$13.15
36	North Dakota	$28,110	$13.51
37	Florida	$27,398	$13.17
38	Nebraska	$27,551	$13.25
39	Kentucky	$27,181	$13.07
40	Montana	$28,027	$13.47
41	Oklahoma	$27,688	$13.31
42	North Carolina	$27,015	$12.99
43	Delaware	$28,680	$13.79
44	Alabama	$27,438	$13.19
45	Virginia	$27,809	$13.37
46	West Virginia	$25,603	$12.31
47	South Carolina	$26,744	$12.86
48	New Mexico	$25,834	$12.42
49	Mississippi	$26,337	$12.66
50	Louisiana	$26,175	$12.58
51	Arkansas	$25,176	$12.10

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Highest paying cities for data entry clerks

The highest-paying cities for data entry clerks are Washington, DC, Des Moines, WA, and Boston, MA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington, DC	$38,375	$18.45
2	Des Moines, WA	$37,683	$18.12
3	Boston, MA	$34,718	$16.69
4	San Francisco, CA	$34,549	$16.61
5	Portland, OR	$33,777	$16.24
6	Rochester, NY	$33,298	$16.01
7	Chicago, IL	$33,280	$16.00
8	Denver, CO	$32,171	$15.47
9	Salt Lake City, UT	$31,873	$15.32
10	Phoenix, AZ	$31,334	$15.06
11	Portland, ME	$31,333	$15.06
12	Saint Paul, MN	$31,332	$15.06
13	El Paso, TX	$29,751	$14.30
14	Cleveland, OH	$29,622	$14.24
15	Atlanta, GA	$29,544	$14.20
16	Philadelphia, PA	$29,465	$14.17
17	Baltimore, MD	$29,364	$14.12
18	Des Moines, IA	$29,062	$13.97
19	Memphis, TN	$28,834	$13.86
20	Indianapolis, IN	$28,059	$13.49

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Data entry clerk salary details

A data entry clerk's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average data entry clerk salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a data entry clerk's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$38,000	$3,167	$18
75th Percentile	$35,000	$2,917	$17
Average	$31,582	$2,632	$15
25th Percentile	$28,000	$2,333	$13
10th Percentile	$25,000	$2,083	$12

Highest paying data entry clerk jobs

The highest paying types of data entry clerks are data entry associate, transit department clerk, and support clerk.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Clerk Typist	$31,746	$2,646	$15.26	102,211
General Office Clerk	$30,034	$2,503	$14.44	160,597
File Clerk	$31,562	$2,630	$15.17	66,383
Clerk	$31,163	$2,597	$14.98	80,311
Support Clerk	$35,159	$2,930	$16.90	163,168
General Clerk	$33,254	$2,771	$15.99	141,570

Top companies hiring data entry clerks now:

Which companies pay data entry clerks the most?

Data entry clerk salaries at General Dynamics Mission Systems and United States Courts are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average data entry clerk salary at companies like Internal Revenue Service and Student Conservation Association are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	General Dynamics Mission Systems	$39,082	$18.79
2	United States Courts	$38,007	$18.27
3	Internal Revenue Service	$37,471	$18.01
4	Student Conservation Association	$36,895	$17.74
5	IDP	$36,537	$17.57
6	Beacon Hill Staffing Group	$35,172	$16.91
7	Lincoln County High School	$35,088	$16.87
8	MVP Group Int	$35,035	$16.84
9	Stantec	$34,967	$16.81
10	Baillie Lumber Co.	$34,680	$16.67
11	Navistar	$34,501	$16.59
12	Borden Dairy Company	$34,456	$16.57
13	Stryker	$34,327	$16.50
14	Sherpa	$34,242	$16.46
15	BNY Mellon	$34,234	$16.46
16	Fidelity National Information Solutions	$34,229	$16.46
17	Tesla	$33,871	$16.28
18	McLane	$33,797	$16.25
19	Lippert Components	$33,694	$16.20
20	Dayton Freight	$33,666	$16.19

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Data Entry Clerk salary by industry

The average data entry clerk salary varies across industries:

The average data entry clerk salary in the finance industry is $32,306, the highest of any industry.
The average data entry clerk salary in the finance industry is $31,897.
Data entry clerks in the professional industry earn an average salary of $30,216, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for data entry clerks

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Finance	$32,306	$15.53
2	Transportation	$31,897	$15.34
3	Manufacturing	$31,858	$15.32
4	Government	$31,643	$15.21
5	Health Care	$31,143	$14.97
6	Retail	$30,675	$14.75
7	Technology	$30,610	$14.72
8	Professional	$30,216	$14.53

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Data entry clerk salary trends

The average data entry clerk salary has risen by $6,190 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average data entry clerk earned $25,392 annually, but today, they earn $31,582 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for data entry clerks over the last decade.

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Average data entry clerk salary over time

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Data entry clerk salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$31,600	$15.18	+2.8%
2024	$30,700	$14.76	+3.9%
2023	$29,500	$14.18	+3.9%
2022	$28,400	$13.64	+2.7%
2021	$27,600	$13.27	+2.1%

Recently added data entry clerk salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Core Software Technologies Inc.	Remote Work From Home Data Entry Clerk/Typing	Philadelphia, PA	06/29/2025	$31,305
Watson Realty Corp	Financial Data Entry Clerk	Jacksonville, FL	06/29/2025	$33,392
Auto Glass Perfections	Data Entry Clerk-Remote	Phoenix, AZ	06/29/2025	$62,610
Auto Glass Perfections	Remote Data Entry Clerk	Houston, TX	06/29/2025	$62,610
Auto Glass Perfections	Data Entry Clerk-Remote	North Bergen, NJ	06/29/2025	$62,610
Super-Color	/-Data Entry Clerk (NO Experience)	Hollywood, FL	06/29/2025	$52,175
Executive Administration, Inc.	Data Entry Clerk Fully Remote	Chicago, IL	06/29/2025	$31,305
Wutherich Company	Data Entry Clerk Fully Remote	Phoenix, AZ	06/29/2025	$31,305
OPNX	Data Entry Clerks-Multiple Positions (June 2023)	Washington, DC	06/29/2025	$58,000
Om Software	23 Per Hour \| Data Entry Clerk/Typist/Remote Support Agent	San Marcos, CA	06/29/2025	$48,001

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