How much does a word processor and typist make in Santa Maria?
$57,820a year
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $27.80 an hour or $4,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.80
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,910Median: $57,820Highest 10%: $65,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,910 | $21.59 | |
| 25th | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| Median | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| 75th | $65,720 | $31.60 | |
| 90th | $65,720 | $31.60 |
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 |
| 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 Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a word processor and typist make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $27.80 ($57,820 a year).
Do word processor and typists make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $57,820 against $49,280 nationally, 17% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $56,380, so Santa Maria pays 3% more.
Where does Santa Maria rank for word processor and typist pay?
7 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a word processor and typist make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,720 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.