Occupation Salary Profile

Word Processors and Typists

SOC Code: 43-9022

Use word processor, computer, or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned. Excludes ā€œCourt Reporters and Simultaneous Captionersā€ (27-3092), ā€œMedical Transcriptionistsā€ (31-9094), ā€œSecretaries and Administrative Assistantsā€ (43-6010), and ā€œData Entry Keyersā€ (43-9021).

National Median (BLS)
$49,740
ā–² +2.41% Nominal ā–¼ -0.82% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$52,130
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
24,740
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Word Processors and Typists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $38,530
25th Percentile $44,310
National Median (50th Percentile) $49,740
75th Percentile $57,670
90th Percentile $64,280
P10: $38,530 P50 (Median): $49,740 P90: $64,280