California

Word Processors and Typists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$54,840
+6.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$26.37
 
10th Percentile
$40,760
Entry level
90th Percentile
$65,720
Senior level
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Salary Range

Word Processors and Typists in California earn between $40,760 and $65,720, with a mean of $54,840. The national average for this role is $51,627.

$54,840 mean
10th Percentile$40,76090th Percentile$65,720

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$54,840
National Average$51,627
Colorado$55,700
Massachusetts$54,540
Washington$54,520
Minnesota$54,260
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.