Data Entry Keyers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$39,850
↑ 43.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Data Entry Keyers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Data Entry Keyers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 43.9% since 2011 ($27,690 → $39,850)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $39,850
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,850 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | $37,790 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $36,190 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $35,630 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | $34,440 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $33,490 | +4.1% |
| 2018 | $32,170 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | $30,930 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $30,100 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $29,460 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $28,870 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $28,470 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $28,010 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $27,690 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.