Data Entry Specialist salary and cost of hiring in New Mexico
The median data entry specialist in New Mexico earned $49,810 a year in May 2025[1], 20.5% above the US median of $41,340. That puts New Mexico at #2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $35,990 | $49,810 | $53,410 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in New Mexico earns $41,510–$53,370; the top tenth earns $53,410 or more, 1.5 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 New Mexico median that makes about $71,157 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 New Mexico
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $53,410 | 220 |
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 New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | +10.8% | |
| New Mexico | +0.0% | |
| North Dakota | -3.0% | |
| Maine | -3.3% |
Questions
How much does a data entry specialist earn in New Mexico?
The median was $49,810 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $41,510 to $53,370.
What does it cost to employ a data entry specialist in New Mexico?
About $71,157 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in New Mexico do data entry specialists earn the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $53,320 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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