How much does a typist make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,107 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,477
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $74,780 |
| 2. Germany | $59,530 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $56,570 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $49,550 |
| 8. United States | $49,280 |
| 9. Belgium estimate | $44,320 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $503 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Data entry clerk$41,340
- Office clerk$45,130
- Secretary$47,540
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Colorado | $57,550 |
| California | $56,380 |
| Massachusetts | $53,740 |
| Oregon | $52,420 |
| Minnesota | $51,550 |
| Idaho | $49,930 |
| Tennessee | $49,750 |
| New Jersey | $49,520 |
| Connecticut | $49,250 |
| District of Columbia | $49,180 |
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| Ohio | $48,670 |
| Wisconsin | $48,540 |
| New York | $48,400 |
| Michigan | $47,970 |
| Texas | $47,720 |
| Maryland | $47,110 |
| Nebraska | $47,080 |
| Rhode Island | $47,040 |
| Alabama | $46,860 |
| New Mexico | $46,400 |
| Virginia | $46,130 |
| Washington | $46,110 |
| Illinois | $45,490 |
| Delaware | $45,480 |
| Oklahoma | $43,710 |
| Iowa | $43,210 |
| Arkansas | $43,010 |
| South Carolina | $42,840 |
| Arizona | $42,070 |
| Nevada | $41,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,000 |
| Hawaii | $40,060 |
| Indiana | $39,520 |
| Missouri | $37,440 |
| West Virginia | $36,060 |
| Florida | $35,770 |
| Georgia | $31,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a typist make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,107 a month, $49,280 a year.
How much does a typist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $36,810 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $65,150.
Which country pays a typist the most?
Germany, with a median of $59,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a typist the most?
Colorado, with a median of $57,550 a year.
Does a typist make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $59,530 a year against $49,280 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a typist or a data entry clerk?
A typist: $49,280 a year against $41,340 for a data entry clerk, 1.2 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate