Word Processors and Typists

Occupation

$47,850

National Median Salary

$23.01

Median Hourly Wage

36,030

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$35,300

$39,740

$47,850

$56,000

$64,370

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+30.4%

10 Year Change

$36,700

2014 Median

$47,850

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Word Processors and Typists

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	$63,050	180
Outpatient Care Centers	$61,220	70
Rail Transportation	$58,750	40
Legal Services	$54,330	1,180
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	$53,900	60

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Top Paying States for Word Processors and Typists

State	Annual Median	Employment
Colorado	$56,700	70
Alaska	$53,640	40
Oregon	$53,090	40
Kansas	$52,250	50
Rhode Island	$51,360	160

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Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services Outpatient Care Centers Rail Transportation Legal Services Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Engineering Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Junior Colleges Hospitals Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)