Data Entry Keyers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $44,930 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.60
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $60,390
Employed locally 80
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $40,840
    50th (median)
    $44,930
    75th
    $51,010
    90th
    $60,390

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 51% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 49% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,240
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $51,790
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,920
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $46,960
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,400
    Bangor, ME $46,180

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,720
    Customer Service Representatives $46,150
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,230
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Portland, ME is $21.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Portland, ME is 12.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,840.