The salary statistics of word processors and typists in the industry sector of retail trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare word processors and typists salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,470 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $41,270 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $49,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for word processors and typists in the industry sector of retail trade. 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 $49,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid word processors and typists is $25,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of word processors and typists in the industry sector of retail trade from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $34,130 | -3.02% | 24.26% |
| 2017 | $35,160 | -4.21% | - |
| 2016 | $36,640 | 3.66% | - |
| 2015 | $35,300 | 20.08% | - |
| 2014 | $28,210 | 5.07% | - |
| 2013 | $26,780 | 3.47% | - |
| 2012 | $25,850 | - | - |
The average salaries of word processors and typists in two industries in the retail trade 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 |
|---|---|
| Health and Personal Care Stores | |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].