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

$48,490a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Merced, CA metro area. That is $23.31 an hour or $4,041 a month.

Hourly
$23.31
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
32 of 82
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,970Median: $48,490Highest 10%: $67,870
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,970$20.66
25th$45,970$22.10
Median$48,490$23.31
75th$63,260$30.41
90th$67,870$32.63

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
Los Angeles, CA$57,670
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
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 Merced

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$80,650
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$68,070
Public Safety Telecommunicator$64,570
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Interviewer$61,650
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,350
Production$57,760
Court$57,450
Information and Record Clerk$55,520
Human Resources Assistant$52,590
Salaries for every job in Merced, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Merced, CA metro area is $23.31 ($48,490 a year).

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

No: $48,490 against $49,280 nationally, 2% less.

How does Merced compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $56,380, so Merced pays 14% less.

Where does Merced rank for word processor and typist pay?

32 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,870 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.