Word Processor and Typist Salary
Word Processors and Typists earn a median $49,280 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
U.S. median
$49,280
$23.69 per hour
Range
$36,810 – $65,150
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
35,010
across the U.S.
Word Processor and Typist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$41,776
per year · effective tax rate 15.2%
$3,481Monthly
$1,741Twice a month
$1,607Every 2 weeks
$20.08Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,734
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,055
- Medicare (1.45%)$715
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,776
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,810 | $17.70 | $31,757 |
| 25th percentile | $40,800 | $19.62 | $34,963 |
| Median (50th) | $49,280 | $23.69 | $41,776 |
| 75th percentile | $57,670 | $27.73 | $48,518 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $65,150 | $31.32 | $54,528 |
Best cities for word processors and typists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $79,430 | $60,519 | $52,346 | 840 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $57,670 | $46,258 | $40,733 | 6,830 |
| 3 | Buffalo, NY | $47,040 | $38,033 | $39,683 | 1,300 |
| 4 | Syracuse, NY | $46,220 | $37,419 | $39,083 | 580 |
| 5 | Albany, NY | $46,550 | $37,666 | $37,830 | 830 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $47,250 | $38,695 | $37,731 | 690 |
| 7 | Riverside, CA | $49,280 | $40,130 | $37,701 | 880 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $52,290 | $41,968 | $37,284 | 8,370 |
| 9 | Rochester, NY | $43,510 | $35,388 | $36,469 | 660 |
| 10 | Kiryas Joel, NY | $47,860 | $38,648 | $35,320 | 620 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $79,430
- Los Angeles, CA — $57,670
- New York, NY — $52,290
- Riverside, CA — $49,280
- Kiryas Joel, NY — $47,860
- Philadelphia, PA — $47,250
- Buffalo, NY — $47,040
- Albany, NY — $46,550
- Syracuse, NY — $46,220
- Rochester, NY — $43,510
Word Processor and Typist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $57,550 | $46,598 | $37,760 – $69,450 | 60 |
| California | $56,380 | $45,316 | $40,760 – $65,720 | 10,270 |
| Massachusetts | $53,740 | $42,893 | $41,600 – $63,790 | 350 |
| Oregon | $52,420 | $40,542 | $41,820 – $62,700 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $51,550 | $41,618 | $47,440 – $60,860 | 210 |
| Idaho | $49,930 | $40,761 | $36,820 – $58,560 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $49,750 | $42,154 | $26,040 – $57,880 | 90 |
| New Jersey | $49,520 | $40,781 | $38,430 – $70,650 | 3,560 |
| Connecticut | $49,250 | $40,461 | $38,430 – $74,000 | 170 |
| District of Columbia | $49,180 | $39,911 | $41,060 – $70,390 | 120 |
| Ohio | $48,670 | $40,730 | $23,040 – $59,390 | 310 |
| Wisconsin | $48,540 | $39,827 | $38,080 – $63,200 | 180 |
| New York | $48,400 | $39,053 | $37,020 – $68,580 | 12,340 |
| Michigan | $47,970 | $38,936 | $36,940 – $59,470 | 520 |
| Texas | $47,720 | $40,523 | $25,400 – $62,370 | 290 |
| Maryland | $47,110 | $38,159 | $40,250 – $65,000 | 210 |
| Nebraska | $47,080 | $38,746 | $40,190 – $58,550 | 80 |
| Rhode Island | $47,040 | $38,830 | $37,310 – $60,070 | 120 |
| Alabama | $46,860 | $37,754 | $30,780 – $65,880 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $46,400 | $38,435 | $37,140 – $52,420 | 60 |
| Virginia | $46,130 | $37,407 | $31,420 – $59,970 | 290 |
| Washington | $46,110 | $39,229 | $40,850 – $81,750 | 140 |
| Illinois | $45,490 | $36,624 | $37,910 – $72,850 | 490 |
| Delaware | $45,480 | $36,876 | $39,120 – $83,230 | 50 |
| Oklahoma | $43,710 | $35,880 | $37,270 – $52,420 | 40 |
| Iowa | $43,210 | $35,909 | $32,130 – $54,900 | 360 |
| Arkansas | $43,010 | $35,274 | $35,990 – $49,730 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $42,840 | $35,189 | $35,320 – $58,430 | 30 |
| Arizona | $42,070 | $35,140 | $34,350 – $73,250 | — |
| Nevada | $41,290 | $35,357 | $40,700 – $52,930 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,000 | $33,865 | $30,400 – $60,060 | 1,170 |
| Hawaii | $40,060 | $32,794 | $40,060 – $54,970 | 270 |
| Indiana | $39,520 | $32,798 | $30,880 – $56,410 | 120 |
| Missouri | $37,440 | $31,441 | $35,030 – $55,690 | 260 |
| West Virginia | $36,060 | $30,187 | $31,460 – $41,500 | 80 |
| Florida | $35,770 | $30,921 | $27,520 – $61,520 | 1,000 |
| Georgia | $31,450 | $26,441 | $29,280 – $46,700 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a word processor and typist make?
The national median salary for word processors and typists is $49,280 a year ($23.69 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,810 and the top 10% earn over $65,150. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays word processors and typists the most?
Colorado has the highest median pay at $57,550. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many word processors and typists are there in the U.S.?
About 35,010 people work as word processors and typists nationwide.