Data Entry Keyers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,130 or more. The middle half of data entry keyers in Providence earn between $37,280 and $52,920.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $43KMedian
- $53K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,740 | $3,812 | $21.99 |
| Median | $42,840 | $3,570 | $20.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,280 | $3,107 | $17.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,920 | $4,410 | $25.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Entry Keyers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Data entry keyers in Providence earn 4% less than the Rhode Island average ($47,630) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($43,310). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $41,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $45,740 | $42,840 | $35,090 | $62,130 | 360 |
| Rhode Island | $47,630 | $44,980 | $37,280 | $63,190 | 270 |
| United States | $43,310 | $41,340 | $31,200 | $58,790 | 127,080 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Entry Keyers salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $45,740, a single filer in Providence takes home about $37,834 a year, or $3,153 a month and $1,455 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $37,834 | $3,153 |
| Working in MA | $36,965 | $3,080 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for data entry keyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $45,740 buys what about $44,943 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 11.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Entry Keyers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$48,490
- Worcester, MA$46,370
- Boston, MA$47,390
- Hartford, CT$39,940
- Springfield, MA$41,740
- New Haven, CT$50,740
Highest-paying cities for data entry keyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($54,880).
- San Jose, CA$54,880
- San Francisco, CA$51,980
- Salt Lake City, UT$51,860
- Olympia, WA$51,440
- Seattle, WA$51,150
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Data Entry Keyers salary in Providence: questions
How much do data entry keyers make an hour in Providence?
$21.99 an hour on average, and $20.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data entry keyers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data entry keyers take-home pay in Providence?
About $37,834 a year ($3,153 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,740. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do data entry keyers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,310).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-9021; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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