How much does a word processor and typist make in New York?
$48,400a year
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in New York. That is $23.27 an hour or $4,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.27
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 12,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,020Median: $48,400Highest 10%: $68,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 25th | $42,180 | $20.28 | |
| Median | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 75th | $58,790 | $28.26 | |
| 90th | $68,580 | $32.97 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $52,290 |
| Kingston, NY | $47,920 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $47,860 |
| Buffalo, NY | $47,040 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,810 |
| Albany, NY | $46,550 |
| Syracuse, NY | $46,220 |
| Watertown, NY | $45,810 |
| Rochester, NY | $43,510 |
| Utica, NY | $42,620 |
| Elmira, NY | $39,200 |
| Binghamton, NY | $39,080 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $37,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for word processor and typists.
| 10. District of Columbia | $49,180 |
| 11. Ohio | $48,670 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $48,540 |
| 13. New York | $48,400 |
| 14. Michigan | $47,970 |
| 15. Texas | $47,720 |
| 16. Maryland | $47,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a word processor and typist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.27 ($48,400 a year).
Do word processor and typists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $48,400 against $49,280 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New York rank for word processor and typist pay?
New York ranks 13 of 37 states.
Which city in New York pays word processor and typists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $52,290 a year.
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.