Data Entry Keyers pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for data entry keyers is $22.90 an hour ($47,640 a year). About 1,460 people work in this job there.

$22.90Median hourly pay
$41,970–$54,170Middle half of workers, yearly
1,460People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($41,340). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($47,560).

Pay range for data entry keyers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.50$36,400
25% of workers$20.18$41,970
Half of workers (median)$22.90$47,640
75% of workers$26.04$54,170
90% of workers$27.83$57,880

Data Entry Keyers pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$47,6401,460
Pittsfield$46,62030
Worcester$46,040150
Springfield$40,39080

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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.