Word Processors and Typists Salary in Illinois
Word Processors and Typists in Illinois earn a median of $45,490 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($49,280)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,910; the top 10% earn over $72,850. Nationally the range is $36,810 to $65,150.
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- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52,790 median in Illinois
- Correspondence Clerks$46,280 median in Illinois
Word Processors and Typists pay in Illinois
How much do word processors and typists make in Illinois?
The median is $45,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,910 and the top 10% earn over $72,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for word processors and typists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 37 (−8% vs. the national median of $49,280). Living costs are not included.