SOC 43-9022 · May 2025 · United States
Word Processors and Typists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Word Processors and Typists across the United States is $49,280 per year, measured over 35,010 jobs. The highest state median is in Colorado, at $57,550.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Word Processors and Typists
Pay for this occupation varies by 83.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Colorado pays $57,550 and Georgia pays $31,450.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $57,550 | 60 | |
| 2 | California | $56,380 | 10,270 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $53,740 | 350 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $52,420 | 40 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $51,550 | 210 | |
| 6 | Idaho | $49,930 | 60 | |
| 7 | Tennessee | $49,750 | 90 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $49,520 | 3,560 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $49,250 | 170 | |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $49,180 | 120 |
States with the most Word Processors and Typists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 12,340 | $48,400 | |
| 2 | California | 10,270 | $56,380 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | 3,560 | $49,520 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 1,170 | $41,000 | |
| 5 | Florida | 1,000 | $35,770 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 520 | $47,970 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 490 | $45,490 | |
| 8 | Iowa | 360 | $43,210 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 350 | $53,740 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 310 | $48,670 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $79,430 | 840 |
| 2 | San Jose | $64,280 | 100 |
| 3 | Worcester | $59,110 | 90 |
| 4 | Denver | $58,450 | 40 |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | $58,180 | 30 |
| 6 | Sacramento | $58,150 | 130 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $57,820 | 50 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $57,670 | 6,830 |
| 9 | Salinas | $57,590 | 80 |
| 10 | San Diego | $57,320 | 410 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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