Word Processors and Typists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Iowa
Word Processors and Typists in Iowa earn a median salary of $42,410 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.4% vs the national median of $47,850. An estimated 210 word processors and typists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $39,150 to $45,410 depending on location.
$42,410
Avg median salary in Iowa
$45,410
Highest paying metro
$39,150
Lowest paying metro
210
Employed in Iowa
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Word Processors and Typists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $45,410 | $37,320 | $53,920 | 90 |
| Northwest Iowa | $44,450 | $37,840 | $44,450 | 50 |
| Waterloo, IA | $40,630 | $38,080 | $46,760 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa | $39,150 | $36,950 | $44,450 | 30 |