Word Processors and Typists (43-9022) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		950
Mean wage		$21.91
Entry wage		$17.00
10th percentile wage		$16.38
50th percentile wage		$20.54
90th percentile wage		$29.14

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Public Administration	330	34.5%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	270	28.5%
Educational Services	100	10.4%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	90	10%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services	100	21.90
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	270	21.32
Hospitals	80	21.27
Administrative and Support Services		21.15

Word Processors and Typists (43-9022)

Use word processor/computer or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned. Include composing data keyers. Exclude "Data Entry Keyers" (43-9021), "Secretaries and Administrative Assistants" (43-6011 through 43-6014), "Court Reporters" (23-2091), and "Medical Transcriptionists" (31-9094).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$20.54		$19.79		$0.75
2016	$19.74	+4.1%	$19.02	+4.1%	$0.72
2015	$19.25	+2.5%	$18.55	+2.5%	$0.70
2014	$18.87	+2%	$18.18	+2%	$0.69
2013	$18.50	+2%	$17.82	+2%	$0.68
2012	$18.18	+1.7%	$17.52	+1.7%	$0.66
2011	$17.85	+1.8%	$17.20	+1.8%	$0.65
2010	$17.57	+1.6%	$16.93	+1.6%	$0.64
2009	$17.24	+1.9%	$16.61	+1.9%	$0.63
2008	$16.77	+2.8%	$16.16	+2.8%	$0.61
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.54		$22.06		-$1.52
2016	$19.74	+4.1%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$1.61
2015	$19.25	+2.5%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$1.65
2014	$18.87	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$1.58
2013	$18.50	+2%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$1.55
2012	$18.18	+1.7%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$1.52
2011	$17.85	+1.8%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$1.54
2010	$17.57	+1.6%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$1.49
2009	$17.24	+1.9%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$1.57
2008	$16.77	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$1.56

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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