Data Entry Keyers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $43,750 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $59,390
Employed locally 30
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $39,450
    50th (median)
    $43,750
    75th
    $52,090
    90th
    $59,390

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 67% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,060
    Napa, CA $49,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,870
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $46,960
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,740

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,850
    Customer Service Representatives $44,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Merced, CA is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Merced, CA is 9.8% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,450.