Word Processors and Typists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $47,150 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $26,820
90th percentile $86,940
Employed locally 90
National median $47,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,820
    25th
    $27,970
    50th (median)
    $47,150
    75th
    $59,320
    90th
    $86,940

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Word Processors and Typists salary vs area income 59% Median Word Processors and Typists salary is 41% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,280
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,490

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Word Processors and Typists in Houston, TX is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Word Processors and Typists salary in Houston, TX is 1.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Word Processors and Typists (10th percentile) earn around $26,820 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,970.