Data Capture Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Capture Operator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Capture Operator in the United States is $43,273 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Data Capture Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,002
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,622 to $46,272
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,386
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Data Capture Operator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $46,272 $3,856 $890 $22
Average $43,273 $3,606 $832 $21
25th Percentile $38,622 $3,218 $743 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Data Capture Operator Salaries

A Data Capture Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Data Capture Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Capture Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,175
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,144
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,150
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,750
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,980
Levels Salary
Entry Level Data Capture Operator$42,175
Intermediate Level Data Capture Operator$43,144
Senior Level Data Capture Operator$44,150
Specialist Level Data Capture Operator$44,750
Expert Level Data Capture Operator$44,980
$42,175 0 yr
$43,144 < 2 yrs
$44,150 2-4 yrs
$44,750 5-8 yrs
$44,980 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Data Capture Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $54,581
  • San Francisco: $53,983
  • Oakland: $52,845

What Skills Can Increase a Data Capture Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Listening (Mentioned in 3.26% Job Postings): Appropriately paying attention and exhibiting genuine interest when someone is speaking; effectively gathering, interpreting, assimilating and applying verbally transmitted information.
  • Painting (Mentioned in 10.87% Job Postings): Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used. The final work is also called a painting. Painting is an important form in the visual arts, bringing in elements such as drawing, gesture (as in gestural painting), composition, narration (as in narrative art), or abstraction (as in abstract art). Paintings can be naturalistic and representational (as in a still life or landscape painting), photographic, abstract, narrative, symbolistic (as in Symbolist art), emotive (as in Expressionism), or political in nature (as in Artivism). A portion of the history of painting in both Eastern and Western art is dominated by religious art. Examples of this kind of painting range from artwork depicting mythological figures on pottery, to Biblical scenes Sistine Chapel ceiling, to scenes from the life of Buddha or other images of Eastern religious origin.
  • Performance Review (Mentioned in 3.26% Job Postings): Assessing employee performance and identifying strengths and weaknesses to promote communication and provide constructive performance feedback.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Listening 3.26%
Painting 10.87%
Performance Review 3.26%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Data Capture Operator's salary.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Workday: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Safety Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Listening
$52,361
21%
Workday
$50,197
16%
Safety Procedures
$45,437
5%
Work Ethic
$45,437
5%
Performance Review
$45,004
4%
Problem Solving
$44,572
3%
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Data Capture Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Data Capture Operator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Retail & Wholesale, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Data Capture Operator positions in MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Data Capture Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Data Capture Operator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale$51,928$25.020%

Data Capture Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Capture Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Data Capture Operator

Salaries for a Data Capture Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,159 in 2023 to around $46,049 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Capture Operator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Data Capture Operator Over Time

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2023
$46,159
2024
$46,154
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FAQ about Data Capture Operator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Data Capture Operator?

The Retail & Wholesale industry offers the highest average compensation for Data Capture Operator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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