Data Entry Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Wyoming
The median data entry specialist in Wyoming earned $45,870 a year in May 2025[1], 11.0% above the US median of $41,340. That puts Wyoming at #10 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $31,720 | $45,870 | $56,430 | |
| United States | $31,200 | $41,340 | $58,790 |
The middle half of data entry specialists in Wyoming earns $35,680–$48,640; the top tenth earns $56,430 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 Wyoming median that makes about $65,529 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 Wyoming
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $54,900 | 40 | |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $46,310 | 30 | |
| Cheyenne, WY | $48,510 | 40 |
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($47,750) and Cheyenne, WY the least ($45,420): $2,330 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 Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | +2.9% | |
| California | +2.5% | |
| Wyoming | +0.0% | |
| Rhode Island | -1.9% | |
| New York | -2.2% |
Questions
How much does a data entry specialist earn in Wyoming?
The median was $45,870 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $35,680 to $48,640.
What does it cost to employ a data entry specialist in Wyoming?
About $65,529 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Wyoming do data entry specialists earn the most?
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $47,750 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.