What are the main factors that influence a Data Entry Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Data Entry Specialist's salary?

A Data Entry Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Data Entry Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $41,091, a Data Entry Clerk II (1-3 years)earns $45,647, a Data Entry Specialist (3-5 years)earns $50,929, a Data Entry Supervisor (5+ years)earns $62,429,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Entry Specialist?

Data Entry Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Entry Specialist roles are District of Columbia $54,868, California $54,659, Massachusetts $53,931. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Entry Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Data Entry Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Data Entry Specialist Consultant: $138,187; Entry Employee Relations Specialist: $64,290; AP Data Entry Specialist: $49,977; Medical Data Entry Specialist: $48,690; Entry Operations Specialist: $47,200.

Data Entry Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Data Entry Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Data Entry Specialist in Rhode Island is $51,736 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Data Entry Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,516
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,199 to $57,902
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,158

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Data Entry Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,902	$4,825	$1,113	$28
Average	$51,736	$4,311	$995	$25
25th Percentile	$46,199	$3,850	$888	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Data Entry Specialist Salaries

A Data Entry Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Data Entry Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Data Entry Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,868.
California: $54,659.
Massachusetts: $53,931.

District of Columbia $54,868 California $54,659 Massachusetts $53,931 Washington $53,733 New Jersey $53,713 Alaska $53,644 Connecticut $52,960 New York $52,682

Hawaii $51,795 Rhode Island $51,379 Maryland $51,096 Minnesota $50,710 Colorado $50,561 Illinois $50,512 Oregon $50,323 Delaware $50,185

New Hampshire $50,097 Virginia $49,902 Pennsylvania $49,332 Nevada $49,045 North Dakota $48,951 Michigan $48,802 Wisconsin $48,747 Vermont $48,638

Texas $48,336 Maine $48,316 Arizona $48,287 Ohio $48,252 Georgia $47,796 Indiana $47,568 Wyoming $47,523 Utah $47,454

Iowa $47,424 Kansas $47,186 Louisiana $47,117 North Carolina $47,092 Missouri $47,082 Florida $46,889 Montana $46,785 Nebraska $46,686

Kentucky $46,631 South Carolina $46,433 Tennessee $46,309 Idaho $46,260 New Mexico $45,898 Oklahoma $45,819 Alabama $45,526 South Dakota $45,036

Arkansas $44,768 West Virginia $44,624 Mississippi $44,193

Top Paying Cities for Data Entry Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $52,221
Albion: $51,354
Ashaway: $52,419

Adamsville, RI $52,221 Albion, RI $51,354 Ashaway, RI $52,419 Barrington, RI $51,354 Block Island, RI $52,147 Bradford, RI $52,385 Bristol, RI $51,305 Carolina, RI $51,959

Charlestown, RI $52,013 Chepachet, RI $51,255 Clayville, RI $51,305 Coventry, RI $51,255 West Greenwich, RI $51,220 East Greenwich, RI $51,290 Exeter, RI $52,385 Fiskeville, RI $51,354

Forestdale, RI $51,305 Foster, RI $51,220 Glendale, RI $51,220 Greene, RI $51,795 Greenville, RI $51,354 Harmony, RI $51,339 Harrisville, RI $51,255 Hope, RI $51,354

Hope Valley, RI $52,419 Hopkinton, RI $52,434 Jamestown, RI $51,909 Kenyon, RI $52,370 Little Compton, RI $52,201 Manville, RI $51,354 Mapleville, RI $51,220 Newport, RI $51,919

Middletown, RI $52,137 North Kingstown, RI $51,205 North Scituate, RI $51,339 Oakland, RI $51,270 Pascoag, RI $51,240 Pawtucket, RI $51,354 Central Falls, RI $51,354 Cumberland, RI $51,354

Lincoln, RI $51,354 Portsmouth, RI $51,711 Prudence Island, RI $51,255 Rockville, RI $52,434 Saunderstown, RI $51,939 Shannock, RI $52,355 Slatersville, RI $51,305 Slocum, RI $51,939

Tiverton, RI $52,236 Wakefield, RI $51,884 Kingston, RI $51,894 Narragansett, RI $51,904 Peace Dale, RI $51,884 Warren, RI $51,339 Warwick, RI $51,354 Westerly, RI $52,449

West Kingston, RI $51,924 West Warwick, RI $51,354 Wood River Junction, RI $52,385 Woonsocket, RI $51,305 North Smithfield, RI $51,339 Wyoming, RI $52,370 Providence, RI $51,354 Cranston, RI $51,354

North Providence, RI $51,354 East Providence, RI $51,354 Riverside, RI $51,354 Rumford, RI $51,354 Smithfield, RI $51,354 Johnston, RI $51,354

Data Entry Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Entry Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$46,199

Average $51,736/year

$57,902

$3,850

Average $4,311/month

$4,825

$888

Average $995/week

$1,113

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,902	$4,825	$1,113	$28
Average	$51,736	$4,311	$995	$25
25th Percentile	$46,199	$3,850	$888	$22

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