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How much does a word processor and typist make in Los Angeles?

$57,670a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $27.73 an hour or $4,806 a month.

Hourly
$27.73
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
8 of 82
Jobs in the area
6,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,760Median: $57,670Highest 10%: $57,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,760$19.60
25th$49,280$23.69
Median$57,670$27.73
75th$57,670$27.73
90th$57,670$27.73

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

San Francisco, CA$79,430
San Jose, CA$64,280
Sacramento, CA$58,150
Santa Maria, CA$57,820
Salinas, CA$57,590
San Diego, CA$57,320
Visalia, CA$53,790
Riverside, CA$49,280
Fresno, CA$49,070
Modesto, CA$48,710
Merced, CA$48,490
Stockton, CA$48,080
Bakersfield, CA$47,060
Word Processor and Typist salary in California Word Processor and Typist salary in all states

Related jobs in Los Angeles

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$82,850
Desktop Publisher$82,010
Public Safety Telecommunicator$80,370
Brokerage Clerk$77,710
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$77,530
Meter Reader$75,140
Proofreader and Copy Marker$66,620
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$65,040
Court$64,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Salaries for every job in Los Angeles, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $27.73 ($57,670 a year).

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

Yes: $57,670 against $49,280 nationally, 17% more.

How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $56,380, so Los Angeles pays 2% more.

Where does Los Angeles rank for word processor and typist pay?

8 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,670 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.