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How much does a word processor and typist make in San Francisco?

$79,430a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $38.19 an hour or $6,619 a month.

Hourly
$38.19
Vs. national median
+61%
Rank among cities
1 of 82
Jobs in the area
840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,030Median: $79,430Highest 10%: $85,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,030$20.21
25th$58,690$28.22
Median$79,430$38.19
75th$82,490$39.66
90th$85,220$40.97

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

San Jose, CA$64,280
Sacramento, CA$58,150
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 San Francisco

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$105,200
Public Safety Telecommunicator$104,900
Meter Reader$100,500
Brokerage Clerk$89,370
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$88,560
Desktop Publisher$83,280
Eligibility Interviewer$82,960
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$80,510
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$79,410
Court$77,750
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $38.19 ($79,430 a year).

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

Yes: $79,430 against $49,280 nationally, 61% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $56,380, so San Francisco pays 41% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for word processor and typist pay?

1 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,220 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.