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Word Processors and Typists is a notable career in the 43 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Word Processors and Typists against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 43-9022 |
| title | Word Processors and Typists |
| onet code | 43-9022.00 |
| description | Use word processor, computer, or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 43 |
| tot emp | 36,030 |
| a mean | 49,730 |
| a median | 47,850 |
| a pct10 | 35,300 |
| a pct25 | 39,740 |
| a pct75 | 56,000 |
| a pct90 | 64,370 |
| h mean | 23 |
| h median | 23 |
The day-to-day work of a word processors and typists typically centers on perform other clerical duties, such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Active Listening. Across the top 6 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.17 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working word processors and typists, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (49.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Colorado at $56,700 and lowest in West Virginia at $32,870 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (Colorado, Alaska, Oregon, Kansas, Rhode Island) average $53,408. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $56,700 | $55,900 | $40,230 | $66,540 | 70 |
| Alaska | $53,640 | $54,470 | $44,700 | $71,990 | 40 |
| Oregon | $53,090 | $52,540 | $40,890 | $60,660 | 40 |
| Kansas | $52,250 | $48,730 | $35,640 | $53,580 | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $51,360 | $51,200 | $45,400 | $61,380 | 160 |
| California | $51,100 | $51,520 | $39,580 | $58,170 | 9,780 |
| Massachusetts | $51,030 | $51,730 | $34,600 | $66,120 | 330 |
| Illinois | $50,420 | $58,450 | $34,830 | $92,650 | 460 |
| New Jersey | $50,090 | $52,530 | $36,880 | $69,510 | 3,370 |
| Minnesota | $49,870 | $51,960 | $44,110 | $58,880 | 210 |
| Delaware | $48,780 | $53,720 | $38,480 | $79,990 | 40 |
| Michigan | $48,530 | $48,430 | $35,340 | $59,670 | 510 |
| Arizona | $48,210 | $51,570 | $37,440 | $67,860 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $47,960 | $50,100 | $36,190 | $72,490 | 130 |
| Alabama | $47,800 | $47,720 | $32,120 | $63,730 | 80 |
| District of Columbia | $47,570 | $53,880 | $39,720 | $72,700 | 120 |
| Connecticut | $47,520 | $50,380 | $34,420 | $68,880 | 170 |
| New York | $47,320 | $50,810 | $35,710 | $68,420 | 12,870 |
| Wisconsin | $47,130 | $46,000 | $35,640 | $57,830 | 290 |
| Ohio | $46,640 | $46,660 | $33,990 | $57,670 | 370 |
| New Mexico | $45,970 | $45,560 | $37,210 | $51,980 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $45,720 | $47,550 | $39,020 | $62,500 | 100 |
| Maryland | $44,880 | $48,470 | $38,510 | $65,420 | 230 |
| Arkansas | $43,510 | $43,500 | $32,220 | $50,110 | 30 |
| Idaho | $43,510 | $44,570 | $28,400 | $57,080 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,150 | $45,450 | $31,620 | $61,280 | 1,700 |
| Hawaii | $42,920 | $46,910 | $42,920 | $53,620 | 290 |
| South Carolina | $42,670 | $44,610 | $38,040 | $51,820 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $42,200 | $42,920 | $34,230 | $53,850 | 40 |
| Washington | $41,750 | $50,260 | $39,670 | $74,880 | 240 |
| Oklahoma | $41,670 | $42,480 | $38,070 | $48,410 | 90 |
| Texas | $40,890 | $44,580 | $23,260 | $86,850 | 390 |
| Missouri | $40,450 | $41,810 | $27,500 | $52,250 | 300 |
| Louisiana | $40,390 | $42,870 | $32,790 | $64,040 | 180 |
| Kentucky | $39,560 | $41,190 | $27,760 | $51,640 | 60 |
| Nevada | $39,540 | $43,610 | $31,870 | $59,730 | 140 |
| Utah | $39,520 | $42,570 | $35,350 | $52,440 | 40 |
| Virginia | $39,020 | $40,870 | $30,510 | $54,600 | 360 |
| Iowa | $38,320 | $40,830 | $28,030 | $54,060 | 340 |
| Georgia | $37,490 | $36,920 | $31,310 | $43,690 | 450 |
| Tennessee | $36,190 | $37,310 | $22,350 | $51,440 | 80 |
| Florida | $36,070 | $41,830 | $30,330 | $62,090 | 1,270 |
| Indiana | $36,010 | $38,510 | $28,280 | $51,070 | 130 |
| Maine | $33,990 | $45,030 | $33,990 | $66,190 | — |
| West Virginia | $32,870 | $35,760 | $27,870 | $44,130 | 100 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for word processors and typists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Addresser or Bordereau Clerk frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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