Data Entry Keyers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $38,350 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.44
10th percentile $25,490
90th percentile $46,270
Employed locally 40
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,490
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $38,350
    75th
    $44,290
    90th
    $46,270

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 52% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 48% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,770
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,710
    Customer Service Representatives $37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,750
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $53,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Entry Keyers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Iowa City, IA is $18.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.42 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Data Entry Keyers salaries?

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Iowa City, IA is 3.8% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $25,490 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.