Data Entry Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Maryland
The median data entry specialist in Maryland earned $38,970 a year in May 2025[1], 5.7% below the US median of $41,340. That puts Maryland at #31 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $31,200 | $38,970 | $56,490 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in Maryland earns $35,090–$43,950; the top tenth earns $56,490 or more, 1.8 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 Maryland median that makes about $55,671 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 Maryland
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $45,140 | 860 | |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $41,600 | 40 | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $36,410 | 120 |
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD pays the most ($38,340) and Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV the least ($32,340): $6,000 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.
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Questions
How much does a data entry specialist earn in Maryland?
The median was $38,970 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $35,090 to $43,950.
What does it cost to employ a data entry specialist in Maryland?
About $55,671 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maryland do data entry specialists earn the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $38,340 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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