Word Processors and Typists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • California
Word Processors and Typists in California earn a median salary of $52,316 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.3% vs the national median of $47,850. An estimated 9,940 word processors and typists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $45,130 to $79,430 depending on location.
$52,316
Avg median salary in California
$79,430
Highest paying metro
$45,130
Lowest paying metro
9,940
Employed in California
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Word Processors and Typists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $79,430 | $58,690 | $82,490 | 840 |
| San Jose, CA | $61,190 | $59,460 | $64,820 | 90 |
| Salinas, CA | $55,830 | $49,520 | $58,640 | 40 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $54,540 | $51,140 | $57,210 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $53,340 | $47,850 | $56,000 | 6,750 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,660 | $47,390 | $54,950 | 910 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,480 | $48,240 | $56,440 | 380 |
| Vallejo, CA | $50,140 | $45,650 | $51,940 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $48,570 | $40,030 | $54,180 | 160 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,950 | $40,640 | $49,830 | 150 |
| Visalia, CA | $47,740 | $45,980 | $54,840 | 100 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,440 | $45,060 | $51,580 | 90 |
| Merced, CA | $46,610 | $41,720 | $52,830 | 70 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,690 | $38,430 | $46,670 | 110 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,130 | $44,730 | $48,690 | 150 |