Word Processors and Typists
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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 100 | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| Alaska | 70 | $54,760 | $26.33 | |
| Arizona | 220 | $42,370 | $20.37 | |
| Arkansas | 50 | $35,790 | $17.21 | |
| California | 9,890 | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| Colorado | 120 | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| Connecticut | 210 | $45,960 | $22.10 | |
| Delaware | 50 | $47,950 | $23.05 | |
| District of Columbia | 160 | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| Florida | 1,290 | $34,700 | $16.68 | |
| Hawaii | 390 | $41,280 | $19.85 | |
| Idaho | 100 | $36,970 | $17.78 | |
| Illinois | 460 | $46,600 | $22.40 | |
| Indiana | 280 | $39,560 | $19.02 | |
| Iowa | 330 | $38,560 | $18.54 | |
| Kansas | 70 | $34,120 | $16.41 | |
| Kentucky | 80 | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| Louisiana | 330 | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| Maine | 40 | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| Maryland | 520 | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| Massachusetts | 440 | $49,700 | $23.89 | |
| Michigan | 760 | $40,790 | $19.61 | |
| Minnesota | 90 | $46,720 | $22.46 | |
| Mississippi | 60 | $29,810 | $14.33 | |
| Missouri | 220 | $39,460 | $18.97 | |
| Nebraska | 120 | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| Nevada | 150 | $32,070 | $15.42 | |
| New Hampshire | 70 | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| New Jersey | 3,600 | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| New Mexico | 110 | $37,980 | $18.26 | |
| New York | 12,680 | $44,920 | $21.59 | |
| North Carolina | 210 | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| North Dakota | 30 | $37,880 | $18.21 | |
| Ohio | 610 | $42,460 | $20.41 | |
| Oklahoma | 50 | $42,460 | $20.41 | |
| Oregon | 80 | $42,370 | $20.37 | |
| Pennsylvania | 5,080 | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| Rhode Island | 220 | $45,260 | $21.76 | |
| South Carolina | 120 | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| Tennessee | 110 | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| Texas | 460 | $39,080 | $18.79 | |
| Utah | 280 | $32,440 | $15.60 | |
| Washington | 240 | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| Wisconsin | 360 | $43,940 | $21.13 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to perform text typing, table construction, and document formatting tasks on personal computers at a high rate of accuracy and proficiency. Includes instruction in keyboarding skills, word processor operation, textual draft interpretation, audio and tape dictation, and specific word processing program software.
A program that prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Includes instruction in typing, keyboarding, filing, general business correspondence, office equipment operation, and communications skills.
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$43,370 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as word processors and typists.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 27%
- College dropout 30%
- Associate’s degree 14%
- Bachelor’s degree 21%
- Master’s degree 4%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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