Word Processors and Typists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for word processors and typists is $19.71 an hour ($41,000 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($49,280). Pennsylvania ranks 31st of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for word processors and typists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.61 | $30,400 |
| 25% of workers | $17.86 | $37,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.71 | $41,000 |
| 75% of workers | $23.77 | $49,440 |
| 90% of workers | $28.88 | $60,060 |
Word Processors and Typists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $47,250 | 690 |
| Reading | $46,540 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh | $40,550 | 240 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $39,500 | 80 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $37,710 | 80 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $44,950 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $48,440 |
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