Data Entry Keyers pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for data entry keyers is $20.60 an hour ($42,840 a year). About 1,620 people work in this job there.

$20.60Median hourly pay
$37,470–$53,410Middle half of workers, yearly
1,620People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($41,340). It is 22% lower than the District of Columbia median ($55,170).

Pay range for data entry keyers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.27$31,750
25% of workers$18.01$37,470
Half of workers (median)$20.60$42,840
75% of workers$25.68$53,410
90% of workers$30.87$64,220

Data Entry Keyers pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$42,8401,620

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for data entry keyers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -25.5% over ten years, declining · about 7,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Field Data CollectorRetail Data CollectorRecords ClerkData TranscriberComputer AideAdjusto-writer OperatorAutomatic OperatorBraille OperatorBraille TypistCard PuncherCard Punching Machine OperatorCheck Processor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.