Word Processors and Typists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for word processors and typists is $23.69 an hour ($49,280 a year). About 35,010 people work in this job there.
Pay range for word processors and typists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.70 | $36,810 |
| 25% of workers | $19.62 | $40,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.69 | $49,280 |
| 75% of workers | $27.73 | $57,670 |
| 90% of workers | $31.32 | $65,150 |
Best-paying states for word processors and typists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $57,550 | 60 |
| California | $56,380 | 10,270 |
| Massachusetts | $53,740 | 350 |
| Oregon | $52,420 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $51,550 | 210 |
| Idaho | $49,930 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $49,750 | 90 |
| New Jersey | $49,520 | 3,560 |
| Connecticut | $49,250 | 170 |
| District of Columbia | $49,180 | 120 |
Pay by state
- California · $56,380
- Florida · $35,770
- Michigan · $47,970
- New Jersey · $49,520
- New York · $48,400
- Pennsylvania · $41,000
Education, experience and outlook for word processors and typists
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -34.4% over ten years, declining · about 1,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $45,010 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,670 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $38,010 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,580 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $41,340 |
| File Clerks | $43,600 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $40,410 |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | $40,960 |
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