Data Entry Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Idaho
The median data entry specialist in Idaho earned $42,810 a year in May 2025[1], 3.6% above the US median of $41,340. That puts Idaho at #20 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $29,990 | $42,810 | $59,460 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in Idaho earns $35,150–$50,120; the top tenth earns $59,460 or more, 2.0 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 Idaho median that makes about $61,157 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 Idaho
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls, ID | $52,980 | 40 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $50,120 | 30 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $59,460 | 50 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $46,310 | 70 | |
| Boise City, ID | $49,580 | 270 |
Twin Falls, ID pays the most ($47,170) and Boise City, ID the least ($40,260): $6,910 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 Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | +0.9% | |
| Illinois | +0.1% | |
| Idaho | +0.0% | |
| New Jersey | -0.8% | |
| Montana | -1.1% |
Questions
How much does a data entry specialist earn in Idaho?
The median was $42,810 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $35,150 to $50,120.
What does it cost to employ a data entry specialist in Idaho?
About $61,157 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Idaho do data entry specialists earn the most?
Twin Falls, ID, with a median of $47,170 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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