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

$46,220a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $22.22 an hour or $3,852 a month.

Hourly
$22.22
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
49 of 82
Jobs in the area
580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,160Median: $46,220Highest 10%: $55,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,160$17.38
25th$38,550$18.53
Median$46,220$22.22
75th$50,110$24.09
90th$55,900$26.88

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

New York, NY$52,290
Kingston, NY$47,920
Kiryas Joel, NY$47,860
Buffalo, NY$47,040
Albany, NY$46,550
Watertown, NY$45,810
Rochester, NY$43,510
Utica, NY$42,620
Elmira, NY$39,200
Binghamton, NY$39,080
Glens Falls, NY$37,650
Word Processor and Typist salary in New York Word Processor and Typist salary in all states

Related jobs in Syracuse

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$76,350
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$72,620
Public Safety Telecommunicator$64,550
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Cargo and Freight Agent$62,100
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Brokerage Clerk$61,910
Production$58,090
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$55,780
Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $22.22 ($46,220 a year).

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

No: $46,220 against $49,280 nationally, 6% less.

How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $48,400, so Syracuse pays 5% less.

Where does Syracuse rank for word processor and typist pay?

49 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,900 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.