Data Entry Keyers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $39,710 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.09
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $53,450
Employed locally 160
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $36,230
    50th (median)
    $39,710
    75th
    $46,260
    90th
    $53,450

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 41% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 59% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Customer Service Representatives $46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Entry Keyers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Santa Maria, CA is $19.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.89 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Data Entry Keyers salaries?

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 0.4% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,230.