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Data Entry Keyers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Data Entry Keyers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,010
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.9% vs 2024
$48,820
Mean Salary
$47,010
Median Salary
$22.60
Hourly Rate
14,520 people work as Data Entry Keyers in California
Data Entry Keyers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Data Entry Keyers in California earn a median salary of $47,010 per year ($3,917/month).
This is 13.1% above the national average of $41,582.
California ranks #9 out of 49 states for Data Entry Keyers pay.
Approximately 14,520 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Data Entry Keyers
Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.62
Active Listening
3.38
Monitoring
3.25
Writing
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.77
Administrative
4.56
Customer and Personal Service
3.59
Law and Government
3.55
Public Safety and Security
2.9
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(11.1% of workers)
Salaries for Data Entry Keyers in California range from $37,490 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,520 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,850 and $54,510.
Median $47,010
P10: $37,490P25: $41,850P75: $54,510P90: $61,520
10th
$37,490
25th
$41,850
Median
$47,010
75th
$54,510
90th
$61,520
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,490
$18.02
$3,124
25th Percentile
$41,850
$20.12
$3,487
Median (50th)
$47,010
$22.60
$3,917
75th Percentile
$54,510
$26.21
$4,542
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,520
$29.58
$5,126
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,820 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Data Entry Keyers in California is $47,010 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,820.
What is the salary range for a Data Entry Keyers in California?
Salaries for Data Entry Keyers in California range from $37,490 at the 10th percentile to $61,520 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,850 and $54,510.
What is the starting salary for a Data Entry Keyers in California?
Entry-level Data Entry Keyers positions in California typically start around $37,490 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,850 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Data Entry Keyers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 14,520 people are employed as Data Entry Keyers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Data Entry Keyers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Data Entry Keyers in California is approximately $22.60 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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