SOC 43-9022 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Word Processors and Typists is $47,861 per year ($23.01/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $39,749 and $56,014 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $64,376 per year. There are approximately 36,030 word processors and typists employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.97 | $35,298 |
| P25 | $19.11 | $39,749 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.01 | $47,861 |
| P75 | $26.93 | $56,014 |
| P90 | $30.95 | $64,376 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Word Processors and Typists is $47,861 per year ($23.01/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $39,749 and $56,014 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Word Processors and Typists is $64,376 per year ($30.95/hr). The 75th percentile is $56,014 per year.
Entry-level Word Processors and Typists (10th percentile) earn approximately $35,298 per year ($16.97/hr). The 25th percentile is $39,749 per year.
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