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Data Entry Technician salary
Average data entry technician salary
$14.93
How much does a data entry technician make?
The average data entry technician salary in the United States is $31,058. Data entry technician salaries typically range between $24,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for data entry technicians is $14.93 per hour.
Data entry technician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Data entry technicians earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Data Entry Technician salary estimates from across the web
Average data entry technician salary by state
The highest-paying states for data entry technicians are Alaska, Hawaii, and Connecticut. The lowest average data entry technician salary states are Nebraska, Nevada, and Oklahoma.
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Highest paying states for data entry technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $36,239 | $17.42 |
| 2 | Oregon | $33,689 | $16.20 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $34,968 | $16.81 |
| 4 | Illinois | $32,600 | $15.67 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $33,386 | $16.05 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $33,864 | $16.28 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $35,472 | $17.05 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $30,810 | $14.81 |
| 9 | California | $34,067 | $16.38 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $32,126 | $15.45 |
| 11 | Montana | $30,849 | $14.83 |
| 12 | Iowa | $29,433 | $14.15 |
| 13 | Arizona | $29,616 | $14.24 |
| 14 | Texas | $29,961 | $14.40 |
| 15 | New York | $30,980 | $14.89 |
| 16 | Indiana | $29,688 | $14.27 |
| 17 | Michigan | $29,680 | $14.27 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $31,235 | $15.02 |
| 19 | Maine | $29,041 | $13.96 |
| 20 | Georgia | $29,965 | $14.41 |
| 21 | Idaho | $30,004 | $14.43 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $31,051 | $14.93 |
| 23 | Vermont | $31,348 | $15.07 |
| 24 | Colorado | $29,597 | $14.23 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $28,736 | $13.82 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $27,666 | $13.30 |
| 27 | Ohio | $27,664 | $13.30 |
| 28 | Missouri | $28,257 | $13.59 |
| 29 | Maryland | $29,386 | $14.13 |
| 30 | Washington | $30,580 | $14.70 |
| 31 | Utah | $26,859 | $12.91 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $28,366 | $13.64 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $26,995 | $12.98 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $26,174 | $12.58 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $26,196 | $12.59 |
| 36 | Florida | $26,571 | $12.77 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $26,871 | $12.92 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $25,741 | $12.38 |
| 39 | Virginia | $27,968 | $13.45 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $25,247 | $12.14 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $25,685 | $12.35 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $25,168 | $12.10 |
| 43 | Nevada | $24,031 | $11.55 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $27,896 | $13.41 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $24,519 | $11.79 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $24,559 | $11.81 |
| 47 | Delaware | $25,898 | $12.45 |
| 48 | Alabama | $23,448 | $11.27 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $23,673 | $11.38 |
| 50 | Kansas | $22,483 | $10.81 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $21,347 | $10.26 |
Highest paying cities for data entry technicians
The highest-paying cities for data entry technicians are Union City, CA, Lowell, MA, and Beaverton, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union City, CA | $35,250 | $16.95 |
| 2 | Lowell, MA | $33,863 | $16.28 |
| 3 | Beaverton, OR | $33,668 | $16.19 |
| 4 | Saint Paul, MN | $33,401 | $16.06 |
| 5 | Vineland, NJ | $31,552 | $15.17 |
| 6 | Vancouver, WA | $31,171 | $14.99 |
| 7 | Buffalo, NY | $31,164 | $14.98 |
| 8 | Missoula, MT | $31,082 | $14.94 |
| 9 | Philadelphia, PA | $30,813 | $14.81 |
| 10 | Meridian, ID | $30,230 | $14.53 |
| 11 | Houston, TX | $30,127 | $14.48 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | $30,027 | $14.44 |
| 13 | Broomfield, CO | $29,699 | $14.28 |
| 14 | Phoenix, AZ | $29,652 | $14.26 |
| 15 | Indianapolis, IN | $29,403 | $14.14 |
| 16 | Des Moines, IA | $29,168 | $14.02 |
| 17 | Menomonee Falls, WI | $28,701 | $13.80 |
| 18 | Kansas City, MO | $28,387 | $13.65 |
| 19 | Washington, DC | $27,908 | $13.42 |
| 20 | Columbus, OH | $27,189 | $13.07 |
Data Entry Technician salary details
A data entry technician's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a data entry technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $31,058 | $2,588 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying data entry technician jobs
The highest paying types of data entry technicians are data specialist, licensed pharmacist technician, and pharmacist technician trainee.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Processor | $33,076 | $2,756 | $15.90 | 92,954 |
| Order Entry Clerk | $34,147 | $2,846 | $16.42 | 101,541 |
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | $37,059 | $3,088 | $17.82 | 113,033 |
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | $51,176 | $4,265 | $24.60 | 83,479 |
| Pharmacist Technician Trainee | $50,647 | $4,221 | $24.35 | 97,227 |
| Data Entry Processor | $32,567 | $2,714 | $15.66 | 83,470 |
Top companies hiring data entry technicians now:
Which companies pay data entry technicians the most?
Data entry technician salaries at FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA and FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average data entry technician salary at companies like I T People Corp and Lippert Components are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA | $42,825 | $20.59 |
| 2 | FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies | $39,400 | $18.94 |
| 3 | I T People Corp | $38,219 | $18.37 |
| 4 | Lippert Components | $36,920 | $17.75 |
| 5 | GEICO | $36,528 | $17.56 |
| 6 | CACI International | $35,675 | $17.15 |
| 7 | UPS | $35,614 | $17.12 |
| 8 | 3D Systems | $34,770 | $16.72 |
| 9 | BCforward | $34,591 | $16.63 |
| 10 | Kroger | $34,208 | $16.45 |
| 11 | Quest Diagnostics | $34,069 | $16.38 |
| 12 | Albertsons | $34,048 | $16.37 |
| 13 | eTeam | $33,913 | $16.30 |
| 14 | Dahl Consulting | $32,715 | $15.73 |
| 15 | CalOptima | $32,231 | $15.50 |
| 16 | Carvana | $31,933 | $15.35 |
| 17 | Westminster | $31,918 | $15.35 |
| 18 | Kelly Services | $31,539 | $15.16 |
| 19 | TranSystems | $31,528 | $15.16 |
| 20 | Trilogy Health Services | $31,156 | $14.98 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Data Entry Technician salary by industry
The average data entry technician salary varies across industries:
- The average data entry technician salary in the insurance industry is $34,283, the highest of any industry.
- The average data entry technician salary in the finance industry is $32,053.
- Data entry technicians in the construction industry earn an average salary of $29,466, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for data entry technicians
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insurance | $34,283 | $16.48 |
| 2 | Health Care | $32,053 | $15.41 |
| 3 | Pharmaceutical | $31,588 | $15.19 |
| 4 | Professional | $31,230 | $15.01 |
| 5 | Construction | $29,466 | $14.17 |
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Data Entry Technician salary trends
The average data entry technician salary has risen by $6,087 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average data entry technician earned $24,971 annually, but today, they earn $31,058 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for data entry technicians over the last decade.
Compare data entry technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average data entry technician salary over time
Compare data entry technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Data Entry Technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,100 | $14.93 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $30,200 | $14.52 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $29,000 | $13.95 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $27,900 | $13.41 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $27,100 | $13.05 | +2.1% |
Recently added data entry technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Government Services | Data Entry Technician | Fargo, ND | 12/18/2024 | $27,179 |
| Caci International | Ediscovery Data Entry Technician-Hybrid | Alexandria, VA | 12/15/2024 | $35,896 |
| Exeter Government | Data Entry Technician | Albany, NY | 12/15/2024 | $27,179 |
| Strivepharmacy | Data Entry Pharmacy Technician | Denver, CO | 12/15/2024 | $43,827 |
| Strive Pharmacy | Data Entry Pharmacy Technician | Denver, CO | 12/14/2024 | $43,827 |
| Actalent | Order Entry Technician | Minneapolis, MN | 12/12/2024 | $43,827 |
| 3D Systems | Entry Biocad Tech-Summer '25 | Littleton, CO | 12/11/2024 | $43,827 |
| Onco360 | Prescription Data Entry Tech | Fine, NY | 12/11/2024 | $41,740 |
| Onco360 | Prescription Data Entry Tech | Houston, TX | 12/11/2024 | $41,740 |
| Onco360 | Prescription Data Entry Tech | Louisville, KY | 12/11/2024 | $41,740 |
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