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

$58,150a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $27.96 an hour or $4,846 a month.

Hourly
$27.96
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
6 of 82
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,690Median: $58,150Highest 10%: $72,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,690$21.97
25th$47,160$22.67
Median$58,150$27.96
75th$64,160$30.85
90th$72,580$34.89

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

San Francisco, CA$79,430
San Jose, CA$64,280
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
Merced, CA$48,490
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 Sacramento

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$87,910
Meter Reader$82,420
Public Safety Telecommunicator$79,610
Desktop Publisher$77,750
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$77,350
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$65,810
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Eligibility Interviewer$64,060
Postal Service Clerk$63,660
Brokerage Clerk$63,510
Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $27.96 ($58,150 a year).

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

Yes: $58,150 against $49,280 nationally, 18% more.

How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $56,380, so Sacramento pays 3% more.

Where does Sacramento rank for word processor and typist pay?

6 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,580 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.