Word Processors and Typists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $47,280 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $27,620
90th percentile $93,500
Employed locally 100
National median $47,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,620
    25th
    $28,800
    50th (median)
    $47,280
    75th
    $69,220
    90th
    $93,500

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Word Processors and Typists salary vs area income 54% Median Word Processors and Typists salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Word Processors and Typists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    Ann Arbor, MI $58,630
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $58,230
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,180
    Colorado $56,700

    Nearby metros — Word Processors and Typists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $47,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,490

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$42,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,360
    Office Clerks, General$41,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Word Processors and Typists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Word Processors and Typists in Dallas, TX is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.30 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Word Processors and Typists salaries?

    The median Word Processors and Typists salary in Dallas, TX is 1.2% below the national median of $47,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Word Processors and Typists in Dallas?

    Entry-level Word Processors and Typists (10th percentile) earn around $27,620 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,800.