Data Labeler

Data Labeler Salary

$21.5K

$28K

$36K

$29,053

/year

$13.97

/hour

Data Labeler Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$29,053

Columbus

Ohio

$28,062

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    How much does a Data Labeler make?

    As of Jul 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Data Labeler in the United States is $29,053 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $13.97 an hour. This is the equivalent of $558/week or $2,421/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $36,000 and as low as $21,500, the majority of Data Labeler salaries currently range between $26,000 (25th percentile) to $32,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $34,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Data Labeler varies greatly (by as much as 6000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Data Labeler in your area makes on average $28,062 per year, or $991 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $29,053. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Data Labeler salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Data Labeler jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Data Labeler on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Data Labeler Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Data Labeler job is above the national average. Topping the list is North Billerica, MA, , with Santa Clarita, CA, and Paterson, NJ, close behind in the second and third positions. Paterson, NJ, beats the national average by $22,106 (76.1%), and North Billerica, MA, furthers that trend with another $23,494 (80.9%) above the $29,053 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Data Labeler appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 11% between North Billerica, MA, and Grand Prairie, TX, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Data Labeler role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    North Billerica, MA

    $52,547

    $25.26

    Santa Clarita, CA

    $52,511

    $25.25

    Paterson, NJ

    $51,159

    $24.60

    Marlborough, MA

    $51,067

    $24.55

    Township of Bernards, NJ

    $50,831

    $24.44

    Round Lake, IL

    $49,640

    $23.87

    North Haven, CT

    $49,612

    $23.85

    California, MD

    $48,925

    $23.52

    York, PA

    $47,809

    $22.99

    Grand Prairie, TX

    $46,833

    $22.52

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Data Labeler Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Data Labeler category.

    For example Anti Fraud Analyst jobs pay as much as $51,297 (176.6%) more than the average Data Labeler salary of $29,053. If you're qualified, finding work as a Anti Fraud Analyst may help you make more money than that of the average Data Labeler position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Anti Fraud Analyst

    $80,350

    $38.63

    Survey Research Analyst

    $73,965

    $35.56

    Global Analyst

    $73,261

    $35.22

    French Language

    $52,007

    $25.00

    Data Labeling

    $50,981

    $24.51

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Data Labeler salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $29,053 per year or $13.97 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.