Word Processors and Typists Salary in California
Word Processors and Typists in California earn a median of $56,380 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($49,280)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 10,270
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,760; the top 10% earn over $65,720. Nationally the range is $36,810 to $65,150.
States ranked near California
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- Correspondence Clerks$53,640 median in California
Word Processors and Typists pay in California
How much do word processors and typists make in California?
The median is $56,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,760 and the top 10% earn over $65,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for word processors and typists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 37 (+14% vs. the national median of $49,280). Living costs are not included.