How much does a word processor and typist make in Detroit?
$49,950a year
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $24.01 an hour or $4,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.01
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,930Median: $49,950Highest 10%: $60,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| Median | $49,950 | $24.01 | |
| 75th | $58,180 | $27.97 | |
| 90th | $60,790 | $29.23 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.
| Lansing, MI | $46,300 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $45,650 |
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How much does a word processor and typist make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $24.01 ($49,950 a year).
Do word processor and typists make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $49,950 against $49,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $47,970, so Detroit pays 4% more.
Where does Detroit rank for word processor and typist pay?
25 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a word processor and typist make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,790 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.