Data Entry Keyers (43-9021) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,420
Mean wage		$20.20
Entry wage		$14.67
10th percentile wage		$13.02
50th percentile wage		$19.03
90th percentile wage		$28.85

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional and Business Services	640	45.3%
Financial Activities	200	14.0%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	190	13.4%
Education and Health Services	150	10.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	70	$28.61
Manufacturing	80	$24.23
Information	70	$22.91
Education and Health Services	150	$21.64

Data Entry Keyers (43-9021)

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing. Excludes Word Processors and Typists (43-9022).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$19.03		$21.72		-$2.68
2019	$18.23	+4.4%	$20.81	+4.4%	-$2.57
2018	$17.61	+3.5%	$20.10	+3.5%	-$2.48
2017	$17.16	+2.6%	$19.59	+2.6%	-$2.42
2016	$16.64	+3.1%	$19.00	+3.1%	-$2.35
2015	$16.23	+2.5%	$18.53	+2.5%	-$2.29
2014	$15.92	+2.0%	$18.17	+2.0%	-$2.24
2013	$15.60	+2.0%	$17.80	+2.0%	-$2.20
2012	$15.33	+1.7%	$17.50	+1.7%	-$2.16
2011	$15.05	+1.8%	$17.18	+1.8%	-$2.12
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$19.03		$23.93		-$4.89
2019	$18.23	+4.4%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$4.72
2018	$17.61	+3.5%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$4.64
2017	$17.16	+2.6%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$4.50
2016	$16.64	+3.1%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$4.52
2015	$16.23	+2.5%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$4.49
2014	$15.92	+2.0%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$4.36
2013	$15.60	+2.0%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$4.27
2012	$15.33	+1.7%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$4.19
2011	$15.05	+1.8%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$4.17

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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