Data Entry Keyers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $39,660 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.07
10th percentile $31,710
90th percentile $58,760
Employed locally 30
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,710
    25th
    $36,250
    50th (median)
    $39,660
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $58,760

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 56% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Entry Keyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,240
    Bismarck, ND $53,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,060
    District of Columbia $51,860
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $51,790
    Albuquerque, NM $51,780

    Nearby metros — Data Entry Keyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $51,860
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,500
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,620
    California $45,680
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,140
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,370

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,730
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,480
    Customer Service Representatives$38,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,370
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Entry Keyers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Ames, IA is $19.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.32 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Data Entry Keyers salaries?

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Ames, IA is 0.5% below the national median of $39,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Entry Keyers in Ames?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $31,710 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,250.