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Data Entry Keyers Salary in Maine

The median pay for a data entry keyers in Maine is $43,720/year ($21.02/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$44K
Median annual
$21.02/hr
Hourly rate
$37K
Entry level (10th %)
$57K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $44K get you in Maine?

Take-home$2,953/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,586/mo
Rent burden53.7% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$43,720/yr
After rent$1,367/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Maine

Bar chart showing Data Entry Keyers salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $37,470, 25th percentile $40,450, median $43,720, 75th percentile $48,960, 90th percentile $56,920. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$37K25th$40KMedian$44K75th$49K90th$57K
Bar chart showing Data Entry Keyers salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $37,470, 25th percentile $40,450, median $43,720, 75th percentile $48,960, 90th percentile $56,920. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level data entry keyers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K.Top earners bring in $57K or more - a $19K spread from bottom to top.

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Data Entry Keyers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$52K+30%320
Massachusetts$47K+18%1,840
Rhode Island$46K+16%290
Connecticut$46K+15%890
California$46K+15%14,040
Oregon$46K+15%1,180
New Mexico$45K+13%410
Washington$45K+12%1,640
Maine$44K+10%200
New Jersey$43K+9%5,240
New York$43K+8%9,890
Arizona$43K+7%3,750
Vermont$43K+7%260
Pennsylvania$42K+6%7,350
Alaska$42K+6%210

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Frequently asked questions

How much do data entry keyers make in Maine?

The median is $43,720 a year - that works out to about $21.02 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,470, and experienced data entry keyers can clear $56,920. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $44K enough to live in Maine?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,953/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,586/month (median of metro areas), which eats 53.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a data entry keyers salary go in Maine?

Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median data entry keyers salary is worth about $43,720 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do data entry keyers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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