Word Processors and Typists Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $41,080 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.75
10th percentile $34,140
90th percentile $53,930
Employed locally 170
National median $47,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,140
    25th
    $35,300
    50th (median)
    $41,080
    75th
    $46,930
    90th
    $53,930

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Word Processors and Typists salary vs area income 60% Median Word Processors and Typists salary is 40% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,190
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $51,100
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,470
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $45,960
    Ithaca, NY $45,590
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $45,030

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,600
    Customer Service Representatives $44,420
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,560
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Word Processors and Typists in Utica, NY is $19.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Word Processors and Typists salary in Utica, NY is 14.1% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Word Processors and Typists (10th percentile) earn around $34,140 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,300.