Data Entry Keyers pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for data entry keyers is $17.72 an hour ($36,870 a year). About 2,020 people work in this job there.

$17.72Median hourly pay
$30,460–$44,860Middle half of workers, yearly
2,020People in this job in Kentucky

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($41,340). Kentucky ranks 44th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for data entry keyers in Kentucky

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.08$29,280
25% of workers$14.64$30,460
Half of workers (median)$17.72$36,870
75% of workers$21.57$44,860
90% of workers$24.48$50,910

Data Entry Keyers pay in Kentucky metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Louisville/Jefferson County$43,570510
Lexington-Fayette$35,830470
Paducah$33,50050

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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.