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

$57,590a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $27.69 an hour or $4,799 a month.

Hourly
$27.69
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
9 of 82
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,230Median: $57,590Highest 10%: $65,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,230$23.19
25th$50,840$24.44
Median$57,590$27.69
75th$59,100$28.41
90th$65,520$31.50

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

San Francisco, CA$79,430
San Jose, CA$64,280
Sacramento, CA$58,150
Santa Maria, CA$57,820
Los Angeles, CA$57,670
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 Salinas

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$79,390
Eligibility Interviewer$76,090
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$75,150
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$74,010
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$65,160
Procurement Clerk$64,520
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Court$63,830
Postal Service Clerk$63,650
Information and Record Clerk$61,230
Salaries for every job in Salinas, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $27.69 ($57,590 a year).

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

Yes: $57,590 against $49,280 nationally, 17% more.

How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $56,380, so Salinas pays 2% more.

Where does Salinas rank for word processor and typist pay?

9 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,520 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.