How much does a word processor and typist make in Boston?
$53,740a year
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $25.84 an hour or $4,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.84
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,630Median: $53,740Highest 10%: $63,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| 25th | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| Median | $53,740 | $25.84 | |
| 75th | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| 90th | $63,790 | $30.67 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.
| Worcester, MA | $59,110 |
| Providence, RI | $48,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a word processor and typist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $25.84 ($53,740 a year).
Do word processor and typists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $53,740 against $49,280 nationally, 9% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $53,740, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for word processor and typist pay?
16 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a word processor and typist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,790 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.