Word Processors and Typists pay in California
In California, the median pay for word processors and typists is $27.11 an hour ($56,380 a year). About 10,270 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($49,280). California ranks 2nd of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for word processors and typists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.60 | $40,760 |
| 25% of workers | $23.42 | $48,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.11 | $56,380 |
| 75% of workers | $27.73 | $57,670 |
| 90% of workers | $31.60 | $65,720 |
Word Processors and Typists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $79,430 | 840 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $64,280 | 100 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $58,150 | 130 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $57,820 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $57,670 | 6,830 |
| Salinas | $57,590 | 80 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $57,320 | 410 |
| Vallejo | $55,140 | 40 |
| Visalia | $53,790 | 120 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $49,280 | 880 |
| Fresno | $49,070 | 70 |
| Modesto | $48,710 | 130 |
| Merced | $48,490 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $48,080 | 180 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $47,060 | 80 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $48,460 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $59,230 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $44,100 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $134,440 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $47,010 |
| File Clerks | $49,040 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $45,050 |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | $47,150 |
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