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How much does a word processor and typist make in Bakersfield?

$47,060a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,922 a month.

Hourly
$22.63
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
42 of 82
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,090Median: $47,060Highest 10%: $47,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,090$18.79
25th$39,570$19.02
Median$47,060$22.63
75th$47,060$22.63
90th$47,080$22.63

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

San Francisco, CA$79,430
San Jose, CA$64,280
Sacramento, CA$58,150
Santa Maria, CA$57,820
Los Angeles, CA$57,670
Salinas, CA$57,590
San Diego, CA$57,320
Visalia, CA$53,790
Riverside, CA$49,280
Fresno, CA$49,070
Modesto, CA$48,710
Merced, CA$48,490
Stockton, CA$48,080
Word Processor and Typist salary in California Word Processor and Typist salary in all states

Related jobs in Bakersfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$72,860
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$71,830
Postal Service Clerk$64,630
Public Safety Telecommunicator$63,240
Production$61,380
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Information and Record Clerk$57,040
Postal Service Mail Carrier$56,660
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$56,650
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$55,240
Salaries for every job in Bakersfield, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a word processor and typist make an hour in Bakersfield?

The median hourly pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area is $22.63 ($47,060 a year).

Do word processor and typists make more in Bakersfield than the national average?

No: $47,060 against $49,280 nationally, 5% less.

How does Bakersfield compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $56,380, so Bakersfield pays 17% less.

Where does Bakersfield rank for word processor and typist pay?

42 of 82 metro areas with data.

How much does a word processor and typist make starting out in Bakersfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,080 or more.

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.