How much does a word processor and typist make in Pittsburgh?
$40,550a year
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $19.50 an hour or $3,379 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.50
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,270Median: $40,550Highest 10%: $59,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,270 | $15.03 | |
| 25th | $39,690 | $19.08 | |
| Median | $40,550 | $19.50 | |
| 75th | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 90th | $59,110 | $28.42 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,250 |
| Allentown, PA | $39,500 |
| Scranton, PA | $37,710 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a word processor and typist make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $19.50 ($40,550 a year).
Do word processor and typists make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $40,550 against $49,280 nationally, 18% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $41,000, so Pittsburgh pays 1% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for word processor and typist pay?
65 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a word processor and typist make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,110 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.