How much does a word processor and typist make in Trenton?
$44,720a year
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $21.50 an hour or $3,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.50
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,330Median: $44,720Highest 10%: $64,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| 25th | $39,930 | $19.20 | |
| Median | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 75th | $58,380 | $28.07 | |
| 90th | $64,980 | $31.24 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.
| New York, NY | $52,290 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $52,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,250 |
| Vineland, NJ | $43,120 |
| Allentown, PA | $39,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a word processor and typist make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $21.50 ($44,720 a year).
Do word processor and typists make more in Trenton than the national average?
No: $44,720 against $49,280 nationally, 9% less.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $49,520, so Trenton pays 10% less.
Where does Trenton rank for word processor and typist pay?
54 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does a word processor and typist make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,980 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.