Data Entry Specialist salary and cost of hiring in District of Columbia
The median data entry specialist in District of Columbia earned $55,170 a year in May 2025[1], 33.5% above the US median of $41,340. That puts District of Columbia at #1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $48,930 | $55,170 | $73,090 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in District of Columbia earns $50,910–$64,100; the top tenth earns $73,090 or more, 1.5 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 District of Columbia median that makes about $78,814 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 District of Columbia
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $53,410 | 1,620 |
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 District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | +0.0% | |
| New Mexico | -9.7% | |
| North Dakota | -12.5% |
Questions
How much does a data entry specialist earn in District of Columbia?
The median was $55,170 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $50,910 to $64,100.
What does it cost to employ a data entry specialist in District of Columbia?
About $78,814 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in District of Columbia do data entry specialists earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $42,840 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.