Data Entry Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Oklahoma
The median data entry specialist in Oklahoma earned $38,590 a year in May 2025[1], 6.7% below the US median of $41,340. That puts Oklahoma at #36 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $29,640 | $38,590 | $51,620 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in Oklahoma earns $33,480–$44,780; the top tenth earns $51,620 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 Oklahoma median that makes about $55,129 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 Oklahoma
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $47,500 | 380 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $44,990 | 530 | |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $38,980 | 100 | |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $44,370 | 50 | |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $37,770 | 100 | |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $35,820 | 40 |
Tulsa, OK pays the most ($40,700) and Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area the least ($35,360): $5,340 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 Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | +0.8% | |
| Pennsylvania | +0.6% | |
| Oklahoma | +0.0% | |
| Connecticut | -0.1% | |
| Kansas | -0.8% |
Questions
How much does a data entry specialist earn in Oklahoma?
The median was $38,590 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $33,480 to $44,780.
What does it cost to employ a data entry specialist in Oklahoma?
About $55,129 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Oklahoma do data entry specialists earn the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $40,700 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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