Industries with Fastest Word Processors and Typists Salary Growth
These industries raised Word Processors and Typists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
30
Industries with Growth
+57.4%
Highest Growth
+18.5%
Average Growth
7
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Word Processors and Typists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 30 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $34,240 | $53,900 | +$19,660 | +57.4% |
| 2 | Outpatient Care Centers | $39,580 | $61,220 | +$21,640 | +54.7% |
| 3 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | $43,610 | $63,050 | +$19,440 | +44.6% |
| 4 | Rail Transportation | $41,740 | $58,750 | +$17,010 | +40.8% |
| 5 | Business Support Services | $32,900 | $43,150 | +$10,250 | +31.2% |
| 6 | Engineering Services | $41,310 | $52,550 | +$11,240 | +27.2% |
| 7 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $40,080 | $48,610 | +$8,530 | +21.3% |
| 8 | Individual and Family Services | $33,120 | $40,150 | +$7,030 | +21.2% |
| 9 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $37,640 | $45,500 | +$7,860 | +20.9% |
| 10 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $36,310 | $43,720 | +$7,410 | +20.4% |
| 11 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $44,510 | $52,470 | +$7,960 | +17.9% |
| 12 | Office Administrative Services | $40,130 | $47,200 | +$7,070 | +17.6% |
| 13 | Social Assistance | $34,630 | $40,150 | +$5,520 | +15.9% |
| 14 | Junior Colleges | $42,990 | $49,660 | +$6,670 | +15.5% |
| 15 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $44,990 | $51,700 | +$6,710 | +14.9% |
| 16 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $36,610 | $42,070 | +$5,460 | +14.9% |
| 17 | Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers | $41,310 | $47,130 | +$5,820 | +14.1% |
| 18 | Insurance Carriers | $41,450 | $47,080 | +$5,630 | +13.6% |
| 19 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | $41,810 | $47,130 | +$5,320 | +12.7% |
| 20 | Educational Services | $42,290 | $47,310 | +$5,020 | +11.9% |
| 21 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | $42,540 | $47,480 | +$4,940 | +11.6% |
| 22 | Legal Services | $49,240 | $54,330 | +$5,090 | +10.3% |
| 23 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $39,870 | $43,840 | +$3,970 | +10.0% |
| 24 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | $43,230 | $47,490 | +$4,260 | +9.9% |
| 25 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $43,170 | $47,330 | +$4,160 | +9.6% |
| 26 | Educational Support Services | $36,740 | $38,560 | +$1,820 | +5.0% |
| 27 | Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $42,070 | $43,830 | +$1,760 | +4.2% |
| 28 | Other Insurance Related Activities | $41,610 | $43,330 | +$1,720 | +4.1% |
| 29 | Real Estate | $45,650 | $46,520 | +$870 | +1.9% |
| 30 | Hospitals | $43,490 | $43,970 | +$480 | +1.1% |
7 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $36,060 | $26,820 | -$9,240 | -25.6% |
| 2 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $45,490 | $37,000 | -$8,490 | -18.7% |
| 3 | Newspaper Publishers | $30,170 | $25,100 | -$5,070 | -16.8% |
| 4 | Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $47,840 | $44,750 | -$3,090 | -6.5% |
| 5 | Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | $30,990 | $29,100 | -$1,890 | -6.1% |
| 6 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $39,070 | $36,800 | -$2,270 | -5.8% |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $42,990 | $40,950 | -$2,040 | -4.7% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Word Processors and Typists in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.