Data Entry Specialist salary in Fresno, CA
The median data entry specialist in Fresno earned $43,490 a year in May 20251. That is 5.2% above the US median of $41,340, even though it is 7.5% below the California statewide median of $47,010. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#87 of 394). BLS counts about 270 data entry specialists here, 2% of the California total: a small pool for a local search.
BLS occupation 43-9021, area Fresno, CA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Fresno against California and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | $34,910 | $43,490 | $54,970 | |
| California | $37,490 | $47,010 | $61,520 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in Fresno earns $37,890–$47,830. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $54,970, only 1.6 times the bottom tenth, against 1.9 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $9,940 wide, against $12,660 across California and $12,650 nationally: employers in Fresno pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a data entry specialist here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,910 | $2,909 | $16.78 | $45,045 |
| 25th percentile | $37,890 | $3,158 | $18.22 | $48,890 |
| Median | $43,490 | $3,624 | $20.91 | $56,116 |
| 75th percentile | $47,830 | $3,986 | $23.00 | $61,716 |
| 90th percentile | $54,970 | $4,581 | $26.43 | $70,929 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $4,340 a year in pay and about $5,600 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $5,600 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $41,340 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Fresno, and the California statewide median of $47,010 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Fresno
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $12,626 to the $43,490 median and brings it to $56,116 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Fresno
Of the 17 roles we track in Fresno, this one ranks #16 by median pay, between e-commerce order specialists ($44,430) and virtual receptionists ($39,520). Project Coordinator is the highest at $101,030.
| Role | Median | vs data entry specialist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +10.6% | 3,410 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +5.9% | 4,550 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | +2.2% | 220 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | this role | 270 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -9.1% | 2,250 |
Measured against the US median, data entry specialists rank #3 of the 17 roles we track in Fresno (+5.2%), between administrative assistants (+5.4%) and medical administrative assistants (+4.8%). The typical role here is at +1.3%, so, measured against the US, data entry specialists cost more in Fresno than the area's general pay level would suggest. Data entry specialists hold 0.8% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Fresno, 0.9% across California and 0.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in California
Across the 25 areas of California with data for this job, the median runs from $39,520 in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara to $54,510 in San Jose-Sunnyvale, a gap of $14,990 a year. All 6 areas in California with more data entry specialists than Fresno also pay more, among them Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA ($47,040) and San Francisco-Oakland, CA ($51,250).
| Area | Median | vs Fresno | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | +1.0% | 130 | |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California (Nonmetro) | +1.0% | 50 | |
| San Diego-Chula Vista, CA | +0.6% | 1,020 | |
| Fresno, CA | this area | 270 | |
| El Centro, CA | -3.7% | 40 | |
| Chico, CA | -4.0% | 50 | |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | -9.1% | 130 |
Fresno against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Fresno is #75 of 389 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside California, Dayton-Kettering and Columbus pay just above Fresno and Muskegon-Norton Shores and Burlington-South Burlington just below. All four are within $90 a year of the median in Fresno. Of the three markets with about as many data entry specialists, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Fresno | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | +0.2% | 810 | pay | |
| Dayton-Kettering, OH | +0.0% | 230 | pay | |
| Fresno, CA | this area | 270 | ||
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | -0.1% | 40 | pay | |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | -0.2% | 180 | pay | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | -6.6% | 290 | jobs | |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | -6.9% | 260 | jobs | |
| Boise City, ID | -7.4% | 270 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a data entry specialist in Fresno, CA?
About $56,116 a year at the median, or $4,676 a month: $43,490 in pay plus about $12,626 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do data entry specialists earn in Fresno?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $43,490 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $34,910, the 90th $54,970, and the middle half earned $37,890 to $47,830.
Is Fresno cheaper than the rest of California for data entry specialists?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $43,490 against $47,010 statewide. The next area up in California is San Diego-Chula Vista at $43,770, the next down El Centro at $41,860.
How many data entry specialists work in Fresno?
BLS counts about 270 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the California total of 14,520. 6 areas in California have more; the closest in size is San Jose-Sunnyvale, with about 720.
Does a data entry specialist cost more than a virtual receptionist in Fresno?
Yes: $3,970 a year more at the median. The medians are $43,490 and $39,520.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-9021: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-13.