Median annual earnings of word processors and typists in May 2006 were $29,430. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,180 and $35,950. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,200, while the highest 10 percent earned more than $43,330. The salaries of these workers vary by industry and by region. In May 2006, median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of word processors and typists were as follows:
| Local government | $31,210 |
| Elementary and secondary schools | 29,960 |
| Federal government | 29,420 |
| State government | 28,520 |
| Employment services | 25,220 |
Median annual earnings of data entry keyers in May 2006 were $24,690. The middle 50 percent earned between $20,460 and $29,700. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,050, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $35,970. The following are median annual earnings for May 2006 in the industries employing the largest numbers of data entry keyers:
| Management, scientific, and technical consulting services | $25,860 |
| Insurance carriers | 25,760 |
| Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services | 23,600 |
| Data processing, hosting, and related services | 22,680 |
| Employment services | 22,650 |
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