The salary statistics and trend of word processors and typists in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare word processors and typists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $41,360 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $53,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $70,050 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for word processors and typists in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 $70,050. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,360. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent word processors and typists is $26,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of word processors and typists in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $41,360 | 1.50% | 2.32% |
| 2016 | $40,740 | 4.30% | - |
| 2015 | $38,990 | 2.54% | - |
| 2014 | $38,000 | -1.82% | - |
| 2013 | $38,690 | -4.42% | - |
| 2012 | $40,400 | - | - |
The average salaries of word processors and typists in 13 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of word processors and typists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.