Word Processors and Typists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $45,410 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $58,970
Employed locally 90
National median $47,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $37,320
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $53,920
    90th
    $58,970

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $58,230
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $57,180
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,540
    California $51,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $49,870
    Visalia, CA $47,740

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Word Processors and Typists in Des Moines, IA is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Word Processors and Typists salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.1% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Word Processors and Typists (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,320.