California Median
$56,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.11
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+14% vs US median
US median $49,280
State Rank
#2 of 37
10,270 employed here
How much do Word Processors and Typists make in California?
Word Processors and Typists in California take home a median of $56,380 annually — roughly $27.11 an hour — which runs 14% above the national median of $49,280.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $40,760 while the top 10% make $65,720 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,710 and $57,670 a year.
Word Processors and Typists salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,760 | $19.60 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $48,710 | $23.42 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $56,380 | $27.11 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $57,670 | $27.73 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $65,720 | $31.60 |
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How California compares
California ranks 2nd out of 37 states and territories for Word Processors and Typists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Word Processors and Typists salary in other states
Colorado $57,550Massachusetts $53,740Oregon $52,420Minnesota $51,550Idaho $49,930Tennessee $49,750New Jersey $49,520Connecticut $49,250District of Columbia $49,180Ohio $48,670Wisconsin $48,540New York $48,400Michigan $47,970Texas $47,720Maryland $47,110Nebraska $47,080Rhode Island $47,040Alabama $46,860New Mexico $46,400Virginia $46,130Washington $46,110Illinois $45,490Delaware $45,480Oklahoma $43,710Iowa $43,210Arkansas $43,010South Carolina $42,840Arizona $42,070Nevada $41,290Pennsylvania $41,000Hawaii $40,060Indiana $39,520Missouri $37,440West Virginia $36,060Florida $35,770Georgia $31,450
Working as Word Processors and Typists in California
Nationally, about 35,000 people work as Word Processors and Typists in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($56,380) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Word Processors and Typists make in California?
The median Word Processors and Typists salary in California is $56,380 per year, or about $27.11 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,760 at the entry level to $65,720 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Word Processors and Typists about 14% more than the national median of $49,280. California ranks 2nd out of 37 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Word Processors and Typists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $56,380 a year. About 10,270 Word Processors and Typists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.