Word Processors and Typists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $47,930 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.04
10th percentile $37,180
90th percentile $73,030
Employed locally 40
National median $47,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,180
    25th
    $45,550
    50th (median)
    $47,930
    75th
    $60,470
    90th
    $73,030

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Word Processors and Typists salary vs area income 57% Median Word Processors and Typists salary is 43% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,400
    Office Clerks, General $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Word Processors and Typists in Phoenix, AZ is $23.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Word Processors and Typists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.2% above 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Word Processors and Typists (10th percentile) earn around $37,180 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,550.