Data Entry Keyers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $44,930 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.60
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $57,660
Employed locally 120
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $44,930
    75th
    $48,420
    90th
    $57,660

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 59% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 41% 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
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $50,580
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $49,920
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,620
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $46,990
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $46,940
    Bangor, ME $46,180

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Customer Service Representatives $46,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Salem, OR is $21.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Salem, OR 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.