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

$53,710a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $25.82 an hour or $4,476 a month.

Hourly
$25.82
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
17 of 82
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,570Median: $53,710Highest 10%: $63,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,570$18.06
25th$48,540$23.34
Median$53,710$25.82
75th$63,200$30.38
90th$63,200$30.38

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

Minneapolis, MN$51,550
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Related jobs in Madison

Same field, median yearly pay.

Eligibility Interviewer$77,800
Court$75,990
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$75,290
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$70,800
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$63,500
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,760
Postal Service Mail Sorter$60,530
Production$60,020
Postal Service Clerk$59,490
Cargo and Freight Agent$59,460
Salaries for every job in Madison, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $25.82 ($53,710 a year).

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

Yes: $53,710 against $49,280 nationally, 9% more.

How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $48,540, so Madison pays 11% more.

Where does Madison rank for word processor and typist pay?

17 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,200 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.