Data Entry Keyers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $38,690 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.60
10th percentile $27,260
90th percentile $61,360
Employed locally 1,570
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,260
    25th
    $33,630
    50th (median)
    $38,690
    75th
    $45,560
    90th
    $61,360

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 40% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 60% 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
    Midland, TX $42,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,580
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,440
    Tyler, TX $36,720
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $36,720
    Odessa, TX $36,640

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Austin, TX is $18.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Austin, TX is 2.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $27,260 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,630.