Word Processors and Typists Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,880 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.17
10th percentile $21,900
90th percentile $42,970
Employed locally 80
National median $47,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,900
    25th
    $38,280
    50th (median)
    $39,880
    75th
    $42,820
    90th
    $42,970

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $20,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $21,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $31,380
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $20,230
    Customer Service Representatives $22,270
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $22,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Word Processors and Typists in Puerto Rico is $19.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Word Processors and Typists salary in Puerto Rico is 16.7% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Word Processors and Typists (10th percentile) earn around $21,900 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,280.