Data Entry Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Wisconsin
The median data entry specialist in Wisconsin earned $38,170 a year in May 2025[1], 7.7% below the US median of $41,340. That puts Wisconsin at #39 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $27,940 | $38,170 | $51,180 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in Wisconsin earns $29,800–$46,370; the top tenth earns $51,180 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 Wisconsin median that makes about $54,529 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 Wisconsin
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $49,270 | 40 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $51,640 | 40 | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $51,950 | 30 | |
| Eau Claire, WI | $48,250 | 40 | |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $47,640 | 40 | |
| Appleton, WI | $45,820 | 90 | |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,850 | 620 | |
| Green Bay, WI | $44,720 | 160 | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $44,980 | 40 | |
| Madison, WI | $46,370 | 430 | |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $42,880 | 40 | |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $46,480 | 100 | |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $45,240 | 150 | |
| Kenosha, WI | $44,340 | 40 |
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN pays the most ($45,780) and Kenosha, WI the least ($35,430): $10,350 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 Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | +1.0% | |
| Kansas | +0.3% | |
| Wisconsin | +0.0% | |
| Michigan | -0.2% | |
| South Carolina | -0.3% |
Questions
How much does a data entry specialist earn in Wisconsin?
The median was $38,170 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $29,800 to $46,370.
What does it cost to employ a data entry specialist in Wisconsin?
About $54,529 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Wisconsin do data entry specialists earn the most?
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, with a median of $45,780 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.