The salary statistics of word processors and typists in the industry sector of educational services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare word processors and typists salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,630 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,590 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $51,630 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $61,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for word processors and typists in the industry sector of educational 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 $61,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,590. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid word processors and typists is $27,630.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of word processors and typists in the industry sector of educational services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $42,590 | 4.04% | 17.87% |
| 2017 | $40,870 | 5.46% | - |
| 2016 | $38,640 | 4.27% | - |
| 2015 | $36,990 | 3.87% | - |
| 2014 | $35,560 | 2.02% | - |
| 2013 | $34,840 | -0.40% | - |
| 2012 | $34,980 | - | - |
The average salaries of word processors and typists in two industries in the educational services 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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools - Privately owned | |
| Educational Support Services - Privately owned | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].