Data Entry Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Connecticut
The median data entry specialist in Connecticut earned $38,560 a year in May 2025[1], 6.7% below the US median of $41,340. That puts Connecticut at #37 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $34,010 | $38,560 | $58,190 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in Connecticut earns $34,140–$48,630; the top tenth earns $58,190 or more, 1.7 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 Connecticut median that makes about $55,086 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 Connecticut
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $57,710 | 140 | |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $51,410 | 190 | |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $50,670 | 50 | |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $47,500 | 120 | |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $43,360 | 710 |
New Haven, CT pays the most ($51,340) and Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT the least ($34,160): $17,180 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 Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | +0.6% | |
| Oklahoma | +0.1% | |
| Connecticut | +0.0% | |
| Kansas | -0.7% | |
| Wisconsin | -1.0% |
Questions
How much does a data entry specialist earn in Connecticut?
The median was $38,560 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $34,140 to $48,630.
What does it cost to employ a data entry specialist in Connecticut?
About $55,086 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Connecticut do data entry specialists earn the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $51,340 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/
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