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Word Processors and Typists salary in United States

The median word processors and typists salary is $49,280 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$36,810
Median (p50)
$49,280
Top (p90)
$65,150
Sample size
35,010

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$36,810
p25$40,800
Median$49,280
p75$57,670
Top (p90)$65,150
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Word Processors and Typists salary by region

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$79,430
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$57,670
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$57,320
California$56,380
Massachusetts$53,740
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$52,290
New Jersey$49,520
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$49,280
New York$48,400
Michigan$47,970

Pay trend

Up 8.4% from 2023 to 2025.

$47,1702023
$49,7302024
$51,1202025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Word Processors and Typists salary FAQs

What is the average Word Processors and Typists salary in United States?

The median Word Processors and Typists salary in United States is $49,280 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of word processors and typistss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Word Processors and Typists earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $36,810 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $65,150 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $49,280.

Do Word Processors and Typists salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is among the highest at $79,430, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Word Processors and Typists salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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