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Data Entry Keyers Salary in Virginia

The median pay for a data entry keyers in Virginia is $38,130/year ($18.33/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$38K
Median annual
$18.33/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$55K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $38K get you in Virginia?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,583/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,646/mo
Rent as % of take-home63.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$40,226/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$937/mo

About data entry keyers

U.S. employed: 3,000
Category: Office & Admin

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia

Bar chart showing Data Entry Keyers salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $31,740, 25th percentile $35,520, median $38,130, 75th percentile $45,810, 90th percentile $55,120. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$36KMedian$38K75th$46K90th$55K
Bar chart showing Data Entry Keyers salary percentiles in Virginia: 10th percentile $31,740, 25th percentile $35,520, median $38,130, 75th percentile $45,810, 90th percentile $55,120. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level data entry keyers (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Data Entry Keyers salary by metro in Virginia

6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Charlottesville$39K+3%60
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$38K+0%500
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford$38K-1%30
Richmond$38K-1%530
Roanoke$35K-7%80
Lynchburg$35K-8%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do data entry keyers make in Virginia?

The median is $38,130 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,740, and experienced data entry keyers can clear $55,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $38K enough to live in Virginia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,583/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 63.7% 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 Virginia?

Virginia 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 $40,226 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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