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

$47,040a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $22.62 an hour or $3,920 a month.

Hourly
$22.62
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
43 of 82
Jobs in the area
1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,360Median: $47,040Highest 10%: $59,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,360$17.48
25th$41,020$19.72
Median$47,040$22.62
75th$50,900$24.47
90th$59,220$28.47

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

New York, NY$52,290
Kingston, NY$47,920
Kiryas Joel, NY$47,860
Albany, NY$46,550
Syracuse, NY$46,220
Watertown, NY$45,810
Rochester, NY$43,510
Utica, NY$42,620
Elmira, NY$39,200
Binghamton, NY$39,080
Glens Falls, NY$37,650
Word Processor and Typist salary in New York Word Processor and Typist salary in all states

Related jobs in Buffalo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$74,870
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$70,000
Office and Administrative Support Worker$67,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,380
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Eligibility Interviewer$61,170
Brokerage Clerk$60,540
Public Safety Telecommunicator$60,380
Court$57,260
Meter Reader$56,860
Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $22.62 ($47,040 a year).

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

No: $47,040 against $49,280 nationally, 5% less.

How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $48,400, so Buffalo pays 3% less.

Where does Buffalo rank for word processor and typist pay?

43 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,220 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.