U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsOperate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing. Excludes "Word Processors and Typists" (43-9022).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219,530 | 1.1 % | $13.65 | $28,400 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.13 | $10.78 | $13.20 | $15.86 | $19.13 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $18,990 | $22,430 | $27,450 | $33,000 | $39,800 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Services | 31,840 | 1.19 | $12.98 | $27,000 |
| Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 14,090 | 5.88 | $12.49 | $25,970 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 11,170 | 1.33 | $13.56 | $28,200 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 7,640 | 0.09 | $14.11 | $29,350 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 7,150 | 0.38 | $14.08 | $29,300 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services | 14,090 | 5.88 | $12.49 | $25,970 |
| Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds | 960 | 2.19 | $14.85 | $30,890 |
| Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | 3,790 | 1.55 | $12.92 | $26,860 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 3,210 | 1.41 | $13.80 | $28,710 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 11,170 | 1.33 | $13.56 | $28,200 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | 80 | 0.08 | $19.53 | $40,620 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 90 | 0.02 | $18.08 | $37,610 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 150 | 0.03 | $16.71 | $34,760 |
| Other Telecommunications | 140 | 0.12 | $16.52 | $34,350 |
| Specialty Food Stores | 50 | 0.02 | $16.02 | $33,320 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 22,760 | 1.63 | 0.94 | $15.01 | $31,220 |
| Florida | 18,710 | 2.63 | 1.53 | $12.84 | $26,710 |
| Texas | 18,310 | 1.82 | 1.05 | $12.75 | $26,520 |
| New York | 15,390 | 1.84 | 1.07 | $14.40 | $29,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 10,750 | 1.96 | 1.14 | $13.49 | $28,060 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 4,650 | 4.05 | 2.34 | $13.34 | $27,740 |
| Kansas | 3,920 | 3.01 | 1.74 | $13.78 | $28,660 |
| North Dakota | 950 | 2.66 | 1.54 | $11.86 | $24,660 |
| Florida | 18,710 | 2.63 | 1.53 | $12.84 | $26,710 |
| Delaware | 1,000 | 2.52 | 1.46 | $13.01 | $27,050 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 920 | 1.44 | 0.83 | $18.75 | $39,000 |
| Connecticut | 2,750 | 1.72 | 1.00 | $16.17 | $33,640 |
| Alaska | 330 | 1.08 | 0.62 | $15.97 | $33,220 |
| Massachusetts | 3,870 | 1.24 | 0.72 | $15.60 | $32,450 |
| California | 22,760 | 1.63 | 0.94 | $15.01 | $31,220 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 9,170 | 1.84 | 1.07 | $14.50 | $30,170 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 7,040 | 1.85 | 1.07 | $14.35 | $29,850 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 6,490 | 1.83 | 1.06 | $14.37 | $29,890 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,710 | 1.89 | 1.09 | $13.38 | $27,830 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 3,960 | 1.98 | 1.14 | $13.31 | $27,680 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 3,950 | 2.34 | 1.36 | $13.91 | $28,930 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,890 | 1.77 | 1.02 | $13.81 | $28,720 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 3,760 | 2.08 | 1.21 | $15.03 | $31,270 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,280 | 1.43 | 0.83 | $15.52 | $32,290 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 3,210 | 5.42 | 3.14 | $13.70 | $28,500 |