How much does a word processor and typist make in Alabama?
$46,860a year
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in Alabama. That is $22.53 an hour or $3,905 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.53
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,780Median: $46,860Highest 10%: $65,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,780 | $14.80 | |
| 25th | $33,650 | $16.18 | |
| Median | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| 75th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 90th | $65,880 | $31.67 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for word processor and typists.
| 16. Maryland | $47,110 |
| 17. Nebraska | $47,080 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $47,040 |
| 19. Alabama | $46,860 |
| 20. New Mexico | $46,400 |
| 21. Virginia | $46,130 |
| 22. Washington | $46,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a word processor and typist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $22.53 ($46,860 a year).
Do word processor and typists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $46,860 against $49,280 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Alabama rank for word processor and typist pay?
Alabama ranks 19 of 37 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.