How much does a word processor and typist make in San Jose?
$64,280a year
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $30.90 an hour or $5,357 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.90
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,500Median: $64,280Highest 10%: $82,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,500 | $25.24 | |
| 25th | $57,760 | $27.77 | |
| Median | $64,280 | $30.90 | |
| 75th | $79,540 | $38.24 | |
| 90th | $82,710 | $39.76 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.
| San Francisco, CA | $79,430 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a word processor and typist make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $30.90 ($64,280 a year).
Do word processor and typists make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $64,280 against $49,280 nationally, 30% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $56,380, so San Jose pays 14% more.
Where does San Jose rank for word processor and typist pay?
2 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a word processor and typist make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,710 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.