Word Processor or Typist

October 30, 2016

Word Processor or Typist Job Description

Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers. 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.

Word Processor or Typist Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Word Processor or Typist is $35108 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $51356. The lowest salary reported was $21116. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Word Processor or Typist is $17.46 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $25.54. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $10.5. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Word Processor or Typist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $50 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Word Processor or Typist. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – n/a
Illinois – n/a
Maryland – n/a
Pennsylvania – n/a
Washington – n/a

These are the highest paying cities for a Word Processor or Typist. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Lexington Park, Maryland –
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Word Processor or Typist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $35108 while in 2007 it was just $32558.54

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 90% of Word Processor or Typists were females while 10% were males. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

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