Data Entry Keyers Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $41,700 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.05
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $53,670
Employed locally 30
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $33,450
    50th (median)
    $41,700
    75th
    $49,460
    90th
    $53,670

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 55% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 45% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,480
    Office Clerks, General $42,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,970
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,320
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Dubuque, IA is $20.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Dubuque, IA is 4.6% above 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,450.