The salary statistics of data entry and information processing workers in the industry sector of retail trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare data entry and information processing worker salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,210 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,640 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $38,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $45,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for data entry and information processing workers in the industry sector of retail trade. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) data entry and information processing workers is $45,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,640. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid data entry and information processing workers is $21,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of data entry and information processing workers in the industry sector of retail trade from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $30,640 | 4.24% | 13.81% |
| 2017 | $29,340 | 4.06% | - |
| 2016 | $28,150 | 2.24% | - |
| 2015 | $27,520 | 0.58% | - |
| 2014 | $27,360 | 3.18% | - |
| 2013 | $26,490 | 0.30% | - |
| 2012 | $26,410 | - | - |
The average salaries of data entry and information processing workers in six industries in the retail trade sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for data entry and information processing worker occupations is the used merchandise stores industry with an annual salary $30,770. The lowest paying industry is the shoe stores industry (annual salary $20,690). For detailed data entry and information processing worker salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Used Merchandise Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Shoe Stores | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].