Data Entry Keyers

SOC 43-9021

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 26.9% since 2020-21.

2026 weighted lottery impact

Thresholds for Level III & IV

Level III threshold: $41,112

Level IV threshold: $46,093

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$41,112

Level I$31,294

Level II$36,328

Level III$41,112

Level IV$46,093

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, CA	$41,517	$47,133	$52,770	$58,386
2	Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, CA	$39,021	$45,656	$52,312	$58,947
3	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, CA	$41,434	$46,654	$51,875	$57,096
4	Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, CO	$37,856	$44,512	$51,147	$57,803
5	Napa, CA, CA	$40,165	$45,157	$50,170	$55,162
6	Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, WI	$37,232	$43,472	$49,712	$55,952
7	Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA, WA	$39,499	$44,574	$49,670	$54,746
8	Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, CT	$40,102	$44,824	$49,566	$54,288
9	New Haven, CT, CT	$37,086	$42,952	$48,818	$54,683
10	Fond du Lac, WI, WI	$33,779	$41,122	$48,485	$55,827

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