Word Processors and Typists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,090 or more. The middle half of word processors and typists in Washington earn between $44,080 and $58,740.
- $39K10th
- $44K25th
- $49KMedian
- $59K75th
- $68K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,980 | $4,332 | $24.99 |
| Median | $49,180 | $4,098 | $23.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,080 | $3,673 | $21.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,740 | $4,895 | $28.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Word Processors and Typists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Word processors and typists in Washington earn 4% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($53,970) and about the same as the U.S. average ($51,120). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $49,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $51,980 | $49,180 | $38,630 | $68,090 | 320 |
| Washington, D.C. | $53,970 | $49,180 | $41,060 | $70,390 | 120 |
| United States | $51,120 | $49,280 | $36,810 | $65,150 | 35,010 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Word Processors and Typists salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $51,980, a single filer in Washington takes home about $41,993 a year, or $3,499 a month and $1,615 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $42,418 | $3,535 |
| Working in DC | $41,993 | $3,499 |
| Working in VA | $41,771 | $3,481 |
| Working in MD | $41,688 | $3,474 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for word processors and typists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $51,980 buys what about $47,739 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 11.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Word Processors and Typists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$47,380
- Richmond, VA$47,720
- Vineland, NJ$47,320
- Reading, PA$45,530
- Philadelphia, PA$48,450
- Virginia Beach, VA$47,880
Highest-paying cities for word processors and typists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,920).
- San Francisco, CA$69,920
- San Jose, CA$69,060
- Denver, CO$58,610
- Sacramento, CA$57,350
- Chicago, IL$57,320
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Word Processors and Typists salary in Washington: questions
How much do word processors and typists make an hour in Washington?
$24.99 an hour on average, and $23.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level word processors and typists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the word processors and typists take-home pay in Washington?
About $41,993 a year ($3,499 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,980.
Do word processors and typists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($51,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-9022; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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