Word Processors and Typists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$47,850
↑ 39.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Word Processors and Typists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Word Processors and Typists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 39.7% since 2011 ($34,260 → $47,850)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $47,850
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.8%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,850 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $46,450 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $44,330 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | $44,030 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | $41,050 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | $40,340 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $39,750 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | $39,740 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $38,740 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | $37,610 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | $36,700 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $36,020 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $35,270 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | $34,260 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.