The average salary for a word processors and typist in the United States is $47,170, but the range typically falls between $38,460 and $53,020. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.68, with a range between $18.49 and $25.49.
There are approximately 37,200 people employed as a word processors and typist in the United States. With New York, California, New Jersey employing the highest number of word processors and typists.The state with the best pay for a word processors and typist is California, with an average annual salary of $50,770, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $33,420.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $33,160 | $15.94 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,460 | $18.49 |
| Median | $46,450 | $22.33 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,020 | $25.49 |
| 90th Percentile | $62,280 | $29.94 |
The salary of a word processors and typist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a word processors and typist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for word processors and typists are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Michigan, Alaska while the worst states are West Virginia, Florida, Kansas, Utah, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,040 | $45,390 | $59,560 |
| Alaska | $42,470 | $51,140 | $58,340 |
| Arizona | $33,680 | $51,160 | $69,370 |
| Arkansas | $29,660 | $41,970 | $60,880 |
| California | $39,360 | $50,770 | $62,280 |
| Colorado | $39,810 | $52,030 | $62,050 |
| Connecticut | $38,790 | $53,670 | $73,100 |
| Delaware | $38,060 | $54,960 | $79,480 |
| District of Columbia | $42,990 | $53,080 | $70,640 |
| Florida | $27,040 | $35,250 | $47,510 |
| Hawaii | $37,130 | $44,700 | $52,100 |
| Idaho | $26,980 | $40,320 | $55,170 |
| Illinois | $32,690 | $50,860 | $80,470 |
| Indiana | $28,400 | $42,200 | $55,700 |
| Iowa | $30,620 | $40,340 | $52,980 |
| Kansas | $29,580 | $38,660 | $50,980 |
| Kentucky | $23,300 | $38,640 | $51,210 |
| Louisiana | $31,150 | $40,180 | $49,330 |
| Maryland | $34,470 | $44,650 | $62,110 |
| Massachusetts | $36,080 | $50,680 | $65,140 |
| Michigan | $34,310 | $48,550 | $56,910 |
| Minnesota | $41,530 | $49,570 | $61,540 |
| Mississippi | $30,530 | $41,070 | $49,000 |
| Missouri | $25,770 | $39,270 | $50,000 |
| Nebraska | $35,100 | $47,780 | $60,660 |
| New Jersey | $36,400 | $50,650 | $67,120 |
| New Mexico | $31,220 | $40,960 | $49,000 |
| New York | $33,530 | $47,410 | $62,650 |
| North Carolina | $32,360 | $47,020 | $65,470 |
| Ohio | $32,330 | $44,690 | $55,480 |
| Oklahoma | $36,370 | $39,490 | $41,450 |
| Oregon | $37,690 | $47,420 | $55,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,340 | $40,090 | $51,680 |
| Rhode Island | $41,280 | $48,410 | $58,310 |
| South Carolina | $36,000 | $43,850 | $54,480 |
| Tennessee | $21,020 | $37,530 | $55,020 |
| Texas | $24,970 | $46,840 | $84,990 |
| Utah | $24,030 | $36,030 | $47,120 |
| Virginia | $33,620 | $43,260 | $55,720 |
| Washington | $35,960 | $47,410 | $66,600 |
| West Virginia | $26,930 | $33,420 | $43,200 |
| Wisconsin | $35,020 | $43,890 | $54,910 |
Even between cities, the salary of a word processors and typist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for word processors and typists is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $67,780.The city with the lowest average salary for word processors and typists is Tallahassee, FL with an average salary of $29,950.
Areas with highest average salaries for word processors and typists
Areas with lowest average salaries for word processors and typists
The number of word processors and typists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of word processors and typists has decreased by -5,720. On average, the number of word processors and typists has been increasing by -3.3% each year. The salary of word processors and typists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of word processors and typists has increased by $4,540. On average, the salary of word processors and typists has been increasing by 2.7% each year.
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