SOC 439022

Word Processors and Typists

Use word processor, computer, or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned. Excludes "Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners" (27-3092), "Medical Transcriptionists" (31-9094), "Secretaries and Administrative Assistants" (43-6010), and "Data Entry Keyers" (43-9021).

National Median

$47,850

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$47,850

Entry Level (10th pct)

$35,300

Experienced (90th pct)

$64,370

Total Employed

36,030

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$35,300 - $39,740
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$39,740 - $56,000
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$56,000 - $64,370

Highest Paying Locations for Word Processors and Typists

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$61,190

+27.9% vs national

Ann Arbor, MI

$58,630

+22.5% vs national

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

$58,230

+21.7% vs national

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

$57,180

+19.5% vs national

Colorado

$56,700

+18.5% vs national

Word Processors and Typists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$61,190	90
Ann Arbor, MI	$58,630	50
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$58,230	40
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$57,180	30
Colorado	$56,700	70
Salinas, CA	$55,830	40
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$54,540	60
Alaska	$53,640	40
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$53,340	6,750
Kansas City, MO-KS	$53,110	60
Oregon	$53,090	40
Kansas	$52,250	50
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$51,960	180
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$51,880	200
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$51,780	350
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$51,360	160
Rhode Island	$51,360	160
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$51,290	120
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$51,150	40
California	$51,100	9,780
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$51,100	8,420
Massachusetts	$51,030	330
Madison, WI	$50,700	60
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$50,660	910
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$50,490	250
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$50,480	380
Illinois	$50,420	460
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$50,250	50
Vallejo, CA	$50,140	40
New Jersey	$50,090	3,370
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$49,870	890
Minnesota	$49,870	210
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$49,870	180
Delaware	$48,780	40
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$48,570	160
Michigan	$48,530	510
Arizona	$48,210	70
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI	$48,140	40
North Carolina	$47,960	130
Modesto, CA	$47,950	150
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$47,930	40
Alabama	$47,800	80
Visalia, CA	$47,740	100
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$47,670	80
District of Columbia	$47,570	120
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$47,520	70
Connecticut	$47,520	170
Fresno, CA	$47,440	90
New York	$47,320	12,870
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$47,290	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Word Processors and Typists?

The national median annual salary for Word Processors and Typists is $47,850, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Word Processors and Typistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Word Processors and Typistss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $61,190.

How much can an experienced Word Processors and Typists make?

Top-earning Word Processors and Typistss (90th percentile) make $64,370 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.