Data Entry Keyers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $38,530 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $25,140
90th percentile $54,240
Employed locally 210
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,140
    25th
    $34,990
    50th (median)
    $38,530
    75th
    $45,420
    90th
    $54,240

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 54% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 46% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,080
    Sandusky, OH $41,120
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $38,890
    Clarksville, TN-KY $37,890
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $36,850
    Kentucky $36,400

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,100
    Office Clerks, General $39,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,480
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Lexington, KY is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Lexington, KY is 3.3% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $25,140 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,990.