Data Entry Keyers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,810 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $30,410
90th percentile $54,350
Employed locally 90
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,410
    25th
    $34,000
    50th (median)
    $36,810
    75th
    $43,830
    90th
    $54,350

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,800
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430
    Customer Service Representatives $40,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Entry Keyers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Northwest Illinois is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.95 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Data Entry Keyers salaries?

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Northwest Illinois is 7.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $30,410 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,000.