Data Entry Keyers Salary in Washington

Data entry keyers in Washington earn the most in Olympia (average $51,440 a year) and the least in Spokane ($47,430), across the 4 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data entry keyers average at $50,230 and the median at $47,480 for 1,360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,310.

Data Entry Keyers average salary by city in Washington

Olympia$51,440
Seattle$51,150
Kennewick$48,640
Spokane$47,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Olympia	$51,440	$51,660	$39,630	$43,512	104
Seattle	$51,150	$47,000	$42,870	$43,279	111
Kennewick	$48,640	$41,980	$38,970	$41,262	100
Spokane	$47,430	$46,650	$37,010	$40,290	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Data Entry Keyers salary in other states

Data Entry Keyers salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

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.
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.

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