Word Processors and Typists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for word processors and typists is $23.81 an hour ($49,520 a year). About 3,560 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,280). New Jersey ranks 8th of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for word processors and typists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.48 | $38,430 |
| 25% of workers | $19.79 | $41,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.81 | $49,520 |
| 75% of workers | $29.29 | $60,920 |
| 90% of workers | $33.97 | $70,650 |
Word Processors and Typists pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $52,000 | 250 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $44,720 | 350 |
| Vineland | $43,120 | 140 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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|---|---|
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