Word Processors and Typists Salary
The median word processors and typists salary in the United States is $49,280 per year ($23.69/hour). Salaries range from $36,810 at the entry level to $65,150+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 35,010 word processors and typists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 36.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$49,280
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.69
per hour
Employment
35,010
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$36,810
25th percentile
$40,800
Median
$49,280
75th percentile
$57,670
90th percentile
$65,150
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-36.1%
Decline
Annual Openings
2,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Word Processors and Typists Salary by State
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$31K$58K■ No data
Top Paying States
Colorado
$58K
+17%
California
$56K
+14%
Massachusetts
$54K
+9%
Oregon
$52K
+6%
Minnesota
$52K
+5%
Idaho
$50K
+1%
Tennessee
$50K
+1%
New Jersey
$50K
+0%
Connecticut
$49K
-0%
District of Columbia
$49K
-0%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $57,550 | +16.8% |
| California | $56,380 | +14.4% |
| Massachusetts | $53,740 | +9.1% |
| Oregon | $52,420 | +6.4% |
| Minnesota | $51,550 | +4.6% |
| Idaho | $49,930 | +1.3% |
| Tennessee | $49,750 | +1.0% |
| New Jersey | $49,520 | +0.5% |
| Connecticut | $49,250 | -0.1% |
| District of Columbia | $49,180 | -0.2% |
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Word Processors and Typists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $79,430 | +61.2% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $64,280 | +30.4% |
| Worcester, MA | $59,110 | +19.9% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $58,450 | +18.6% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $58,180 | +18.1% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $58,150 | +18.0% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $57,820 | +17.3% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $57,670 | +17.0% |
| Salinas, CA | $57,590 | +16.9% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $57,320 | +16.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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