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Data Entry Keyers (43-9021) in Waterbury Labor Market Area
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Waterbury LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$19.96
Entry wage$15.23
10th percentile wage$14.47
50th percentile wage$18.56
90th percentile wage$30.81
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Administrative and Support Services
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Administrative and Support Services$17.46
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
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $18.56 $22.56 -$4.00
2022$17.97+3.3%$21.84+3.3%-$3.87
2021$16.99+5.8%$20.65+5.8%-$3.66
2020$16.42+3.5%$19.96+3.5%-$3.53
2019$15.96+2.9%$19.40+2.9%-$3.44
2018$15.47+3.2%$18.81+3.2%-$3.33
2017$14.96+3.4%$18.19+3.4%-$3.22
2016$14.57+2.7%$17.72+2.7%-$3.14
2015$14.14+3.1%$17.19+3.1%-$3.04
2014$13.83+2.2%$16.82+2.2%-$2.98
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $18.56 $23.07 -$4.51
2022$17.97+3.3%$22.30+3.4%-$4.33
2021$16.99+5.8%$21.10+5.7%-$4.11
2020$16.42+3.5%$20.38+3.5%-$3.96
2019$15.96+2.9%$19.80+2.9%-$3.83
2018$15.47+3.2%$19.22+3.0%-$3.74
2017$14.96+3.4%$18.67+2.9%-$3.71
2016$14.57+2.7%$18.24+2.4%-$3.66
2015$14.14+3.1%$17.78+2.6%-$3.63
2014$13.83+2.2%$17.40+2.2%-$3.56
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Danbury $19.63  30  
New Haven $18.88  210  
Bridgeport-Stamford $18.86  330  
Waterbury $18.56     
Norwich-New London $16.29  50  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $14.78  780  
Bridgeport-Stamford $18.86  330  
New Haven $18.88  210  
Norwich-New London $16.29  50  
Danbury $19.63  30  
Wages in other areas
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