Data Entry Keyers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $37,440 -6% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $28,540
90th percentile $57,150
Employed locally 5,620
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,540
    25th
    $32,050
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $45,330
    90th
    $57,150

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 47% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 53% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,690
    Tyler, TX $36,720
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $36,720
    Odessa, TX $36,640

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Houston, TX is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Houston, TX is 6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $28,540 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,050.