Word Processors and Typists Salary by State
The national median pay for word processors and typists is $49,280 a year. By state, it ranges from $31,450 in Georgia to $57,550 in Colorado.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,810
- 25th percentile
- $40,800
- Median
- $49,280
- 75th percentile
- $57,670
- Top 10%
- $65,150
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 35,010 jobs.
Median pay in 36 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $57,550 | +17% | $37,760 | $69,450 | 60 |
| 2 | California | $56,380 | +14% | $40,760 | $65,720 | 10,270 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $53,740 | +9% | $41,600 | $63,790 | 350 |
| 4 | Oregon | $52,420 | +6% | $41,820 | $62,700 | 40 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $51,550 | +5% | $47,440 | $60,860 | 210 |
| 6 | Idaho | $49,930 | +1% | $36,820 | $58,560 | 60 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $49,750 | +1% | $26,040 | $57,880 | 90 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $49,520 | 0% | $38,430 | $70,650 | 3,560 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $49,250 | 0% | $38,430 | $74,000 | 170 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $49,180 | 0% | $41,060 | $70,390 | 120 |
| 11 | Ohio | $48,670 | −1% | $23,040 | $59,390 | 310 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $48,540 | −2% | $38,080 | $63,200 | 180 |
| 13 | New York | $48,400 | −2% | $37,020 | $68,580 | 12,340 |
| 14 | Michigan | $47,970 | −3% | $36,940 | $59,470 | 520 |
| 15 | Texas | $47,720 | −3% | $25,400 | $62,370 | 290 |
| 16 | Maryland | $47,110 | −4% | $40,250 | $65,000 | 210 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $47,080 | −4% | $40,190 | $58,550 | 80 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $47,040 | −5% | $37,310 | $60,070 | 120 |
| 19 | Alabama | $46,860 | −5% | $30,780 | $65,880 | 70 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $46,400 | −6% | $37,140 | $52,420 | 60 |
| 21 | Virginia | $46,130 | −6% | $31,420 | $59,970 | 290 |
| 22 | Washington | $46,110 | −6% | $40,850 | $81,750 | 140 |
| 23 | Illinois | $45,490 | −8% | $37,910 | $72,850 | 490 |
| 24 | Delaware | $45,480 | −8% | $39,120 | $83,230 | 50 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $43,710 | −11% | $37,270 | $52,420 | 40 |
| 26 | Iowa | $43,210 | −12% | $32,130 | $54,900 | 360 |
| 27 | Arkansas | $43,010 | −13% | $35,990 | $49,730 | 40 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $42,840 | −13% | $35,320 | $58,430 | 30 |
| 29 | Arizona | $42,070 | −15% | $34,350 | $73,250 | Not published |
| 30 | Nevada | $41,290 | −16% | $40,700 | $52,930 | 170 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $41,000 | −17% | $30,400 | $60,060 | 1,170 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $40,060 | −19% | $40,060 | $54,970 | 270 |
| 33 | Indiana | $39,520 | −20% | $30,880 | $56,410 | 120 |
| 34 | Missouri | $37,440 | −24% | $35,030 | $55,690 | 260 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $36,060 | −27% | $31,460 | $41,500 | 80 |
| 36 | Florida | $35,770 | −27% | $27,520 | $61,520 | 1,000 |
| 37 | Georgia | $31,450 | −36% | $29,280 | $46,700 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Word Processors and Typists salary questions
Which state pays word processors and typists the most?
Colorado, with a median of $57,550 a year (+17% vs. the national median of $49,280). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays word processors and typists the least?
Georgia, with a median of $31,450 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most word processors and typists work?
New York has the most jobs, about 12,340, with a median of $48,400.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.