Data Entry Keyers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $48,550 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.34
10th percentile $42,220
90th percentile $70,570
Employed locally 600
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,220
    25th
    $42,490
    50th (median)
    $48,550
    75th
    $59,350
    90th
    $70,570

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 31% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 69% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,870
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $46,960
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,740
    Vallejo, CA $46,480

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Entry Keyers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in San Jose, CA is $23.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.90 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Data Entry Keyers salaries?

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in San Jose, CA is 21.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $42,220 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,490.