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

$49,180a year

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $23.64 an hour or $4,098 a month.

Hourly
$23.64
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
27 of 82
Jobs in the area
320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,630Median: $49,180Highest 10%: $68,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,630$18.57
25th$44,080$21.19
Median$49,180$23.64
75th$58,740$28.24
90th$68,090$32.74

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for word processor and typists.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Washington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$90,320
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$77,220
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$76,400
Financial Clerk$73,030
Desktop Publisher$72,590
Brokerage Clerk$66,860
Eligibility Interviewer$66,130
Postal Service Clerk$64,630
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$63,440
Salaries for every job in Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $23.64 ($49,180 a year).

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

Yes: $49,180 against $49,280 nationally, 0% more.

How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?

The median in District of Columbia is $49,180, so Washington pays 0% more.

Where does Washington rank for word processor and typist pay?

27 of 82 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,090 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.