Data Entry Keyers Salary in Mississippi

Data entry keyers in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $39,000 a year) and the least in Hattiesburg ($35,110), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data entry keyers average at $36,360 and the median at $34,540 for 530 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,310.

Data Entry Keyers average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$39,000
Gulfport$37,820
Hattiesburg$35,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$39,000	$37,360	$31,030	$32,688	89
Gulfport	$37,820	$36,410	$29,160	$31,788	90
Hattiesburg	$35,110	$33,610	$30,160	$29,718	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Mississippi

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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