SOC 43-9022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Word Processors and Typists — Scranton
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA · 4 metro areas compared
In Scranton, PA the median wage is $37,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Scranton, PA the median wage is $37,710. That is 23.5% lower than the national median of $49,280. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,880 and $37,930. The lowest tenth earn under $30,940, while the highest tenth earn more than $49,500.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Philadelphia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,250. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 379th of 449 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,940 | −37.2% |
| 25th | $31,880 | −35.3% |
| Median (50th) | $37,710 | −23.5% |
| 75th | $37,930 | −23.0% |
| 90th | $49,500 | +0.4% |
| Mean | $37,270 | −24.4% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $47,250 | 690 | |
| 2 | Reading | $46,540 | 30 | |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | $40,550 | 240 | |
| 4 | Allentown | $39,500 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Scranton run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $37,710 goes as far as $38,637 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,637US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,710 a year, 23.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,940 to $49,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $47,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Word Processors and Typists in Scranton, PA?
The median annual wage is $37,710, or $18.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,280, so pay in Scranton, PA is 23.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Scranton, PA earns more than $49,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,940 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $47,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Scranton, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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