Data Entry Keyers pay in Mississippi

In Mississippi, the median pay for data entry keyers is $16.61 an hour ($34,540 a year). About 530 people work in this job there.

$16.61Median hourly pay
$29,950–$40,590Middle half of workers, yearly
530People in this job in Mississippi

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($41,340). Mississippi ranks 47th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for data entry keyers in Mississippi

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$12.67$26,350
25% of workers$14.40$29,950
Half of workers (median)$16.61$34,540
75% of workers$19.52$40,590
90% of workers$23.49$48,870

Data Entry Keyers pay in Mississippi metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Jackson$37,36090
Gulfport-Biloxi$36,41040
Hattiesburg$33,61050

Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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

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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.