Data Entry Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Massachusetts
The median data entry specialist in Massachusetts earned $47,560 a year in May 2025[1], 15.0% above the US median of $41,340. That puts Massachusetts at #6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $35,250 | $47,560 | $58,280 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in Massachusetts earns $38,370–$54,170; the top tenth earns $58,280 or more, 1.7 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 Massachusetts median that makes about $67,943 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 Massachusetts
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $54,170 | 1,460 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | $48,760 | 30 | |
| Worcester, MA | $52,960 | 150 | |
| Springfield, MA | $47,500 | 80 |
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH pays the most ($47,640) and Springfield, MA the least ($40,390): $7,250 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 Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | +1.3% | |
| Hawaii | +0.1% | |
| Massachusetts | +0.0% | |
| Washington | -0.2% | |
| Utah | -0.8% |
Questions
How much does a data entry specialist earn in Massachusetts?
The median was $47,560 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $38,370 to $54,170.
What does it cost to employ a data entry specialist in Massachusetts?
About $67,943 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Massachusetts do data entry specialists earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $47,640 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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