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

$39,520a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $19.00 an hour or $3,293 a month.

Hourly
$19.00
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
68 of 82
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,880Median: $39,520Highest 10%: $44,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,880$14.85
25th$37,300$17.93
Median$39,520$19.00
75th$39,520$19.00
90th$44,550$21.42

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

Cincinnati, OH$55,660
Chicago, IL$52,370
Word Processor and Typist salary in Indiana Word Processor and Typist salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,680
Postal Service Clerk$64,670
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,580
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,730
Production$59,810
Information and Record Clerk$59,730
Weigher$57,510
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$55,450
Brokerage Clerk$53,090
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $19.00 ($39,520 a year).

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

No: $39,520 against $49,280 nationally, 20% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $39,520, so Indianapolis pays 0% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for word processor and typist pay?

68 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,550 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.