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

$43,510a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $20.92 an hour or $3,626 a month.

Hourly
$20.92
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
55 of 82
Jobs in the area
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,090Median: $43,510Highest 10%: $56,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,090$17.83
25th$39,030$18.76
Median$43,510$20.92
75th$50,870$24.46
90th$56,220$27.03

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

New York, NY$52,290
Kingston, NY$47,920
Kiryas Joel, NY$47,860
Buffalo, NY$47,040
Albany, NY$46,550
Syracuse, NY$46,220
Watertown, NY$45,810
Utica, NY$42,620
Elmira, NY$39,200
Binghamton, NY$39,080
Glens Falls, NY$37,650
Word Processor and Typist salary in New York Word Processor and Typist salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$72,210
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$69,450
Postal Service Clerk$63,650
Public Safety Telecommunicator$63,030
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Brokerage Clerk$61,780
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$57,440
Court$56,680
Production$52,670
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $20.92 ($43,510 a year).

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

No: $43,510 against $49,280 nationally, 12% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $48,400, so Rochester pays 10% less.

Where does Rochester rank for word processor and typist pay?

55 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,220 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.