Data Entry Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Arizona
The median data entry specialist in Arizona earned $43,200 a year in May 2025[1], 4.5% above the US median of $41,340. That puts Arizona at #18 of 49 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-9021. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $33,860 | $43,200 | $54,900 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in Arizona earns $36,680–$49,640; the top tenth earns $54,900 or more, 1.6 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Arizona median that makes about $61,714 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Arizona
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZ | $52,000 | 70 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $45,790 | 50 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $47,930 | 40 | |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $51,050 | 2,650 | |
| Tucson, AZ | $46,160 | 320 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $45,330 | 50 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $44,400 | 40 | |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $45,710 | 40 |
Yuma, AZ pays the most ($45,890) and Arizona nonmetropolitan area the least ($34,850): $11,040 a year apart for the same job.
What a data entry specialist does
A data entry specialist moves information into the right systems accurately and fast: forms, invoices, product data, CRM records and research lists.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | +0.6% | |
| Vermont | +0.2% | |
| Arizona | +0.0% | |
| Illinois | -0.8% | |
| Idaho | -0.9% |
Questions
How much does a data entry specialist earn in Arizona?
The median was $43,200 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $36,680 to $49,640.
What does it cost to employ a data entry specialist in Arizona?
About $61,714 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arizona do data entry specialists earn the most?
Yuma, AZ, with a median of $45,890 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-9021: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes439021.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.