The salary statistics of word processors and typists in the industry sector of construction are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare word processors and typists salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,500 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,660 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,790 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $38,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $41,090 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for word processors and typists in the industry sector of construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) word processors and typists is $41,090. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid word processors and typists is $27,500.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of word processors and typists in the industry sector of construction from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $35,790 | 11.32% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $31,740 | 5.55% | - |
| 2014 | $29,980 | 10.94% | - |
| 2013 | $26,700 | -34.04% | - |
| 2012 | $35,790 | - | - |
The average salaries of word processors and typists in one industries in the construction sector are shown below. For detailed word processors and typists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Specialty Trade Contractors | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].