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How much does a word processor and typist make in Grand Rapids?

$45,650a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $21.95 an hour or $3,804 a month.

Hourly
$21.95
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
52 of 82
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,150Median: $45,650Highest 10%: $55,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,150$18.34
25th$38,930$18.72
Median$45,650$21.95
75th$48,790$23.46
90th$55,160$26.52

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

Detroit, MI$49,950
Lansing, MI$46,300
Word Processor and Typist salary in Michigan Word Processor and Typist salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

Brokerage Clerk$68,100
Eligibility Interviewer$66,750
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,090
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,840
Production$62,170
Postal Service Clerk$61,570
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,880
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$56,210
Public Safety Telecommunicator$50,800
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $21.95 ($45,650 a year).

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

No: $45,650 against $49,280 nationally, 7% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,970, so Grand Rapids pays 5% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for word processor and typist pay?

52 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,160 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.