How much does a word processor and typist make in Scranton?
$37,710a year
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $18.13 an hour or $3,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.13
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,940Median: $37,710Highest 10%: $49,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,940 | $14.88 | |
| 25th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| Median | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| 75th | $37,930 | $18.24 | |
| 90th | $49,500 | $23.80 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,250 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $40,550 |
| Allentown, PA | $39,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Scranton, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a word processor and typist make an hour in Scranton?
The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $18.13 ($37,710 a year).
Do word processor and typists make more in Scranton than the national average?
No: $37,710 against $49,280 nationally, 23% less.
How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $41,000, so Scranton pays 8% less.
Where does Scranton rank for word processor and typist pay?
73 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a word processor and typist make starting out in Scranton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,500 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.