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

$48,310a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $23.23 an hour or $4,026 a month.

Hourly
$23.23
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
33 of 82
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,100Median: $48,310Highest 10%: $59,540
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,100$18.32
25th$47,040$22.62
Median$48,310$23.23
75th$52,920$25.44
90th$59,540$28.63

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Related jobs in Providence

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$76,450
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,470
Eligibility Interviewer$64,560
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Brokerage Clerk$62,400
Production$61,890
Cargo and Freight Agent$60,260
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,230
Court$59,920
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $23.23 ($48,310 a year).

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

No: $48,310 against $49,280 nationally, 2% less.

How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?

The median in Rhode Island is $47,040, so Providence pays 3% more.

Where does Providence rank for word processor and typist pay?

33 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,540 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.