Data Entry Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Maine
The median data entry specialist in Maine earned $48,190 a year in May 2025[1], 16.6% above the US median of $41,340. That puts Maine at #4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $40,960 | $48,190 | $58,340 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in Maine earns $45,140–$51,510; the top tenth earns $58,340 or more, 1.4 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 Maine median that makes about $68,843 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 Maine
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $54,250 | 60 | |
| Bangor, ME | $49,760 | 30 |
Portland-South Portland, ME pays the most ($48,410) and Bangor, ME the least ($47,530): $880 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 Maine |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | +3.4% | |
| North Dakota | +0.2% | |
| Maine | +0.0% | |
| Hawaii | -1.2% | |
| Massachusetts | -1.3% |
Questions
How much does a data entry specialist earn in Maine?
The median was $48,190 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $45,140 to $51,510.
What does it cost to employ a data entry specialist in Maine?
About $68,843 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maine do data entry specialists earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $48,410 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.