Word Processors and Typists (43-9022) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		820
Mean wage		$22.29
Entry wage		$17.21
10th percentile wage		$16.54
50th percentile wage		$20.39
90th percentile wage		$30.27

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Public Administration	290	34.8%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	70	9.0%
Hospitals	60	7.1%
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	30	3.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services		$22.47
Public Administration	290	$20.80
Hospitals	60	$20.79
Administrative and Support Services		$20.62

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	$20.39		$20.03		$0.36
2017	$20.15	+1.2%	$19.79	+1.2%	$0.36
2016	$19.63	+2.6%	$19.29	+2.6%	$0.35
2015	$19.04	+3.1%	$18.70	+3.1%	$0.34
2014	$18.57	+2.5%	$18.24	+2.5%	$0.33
2013	$18.21	+2.0%	$17.89	+2.0%	$0.32
2012	$17.84	+2.0%	$17.53	+2.0%	$0.32
2011	$17.54	+1.7%	$17.23	+1.7%	$0.31
2010	$17.22	+1.8%	$16.92	+1.8%	$0.30
2009	$16.95	+1.6%	$16.65	+1.6%	$0.30
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.39		$22.55		-$2.16
2017	$20.15	+1.2%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$2.16
2016	$19.63	+2.6%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$2.08
2015	$19.04	+3.1%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$2.17
2014	$18.57	+2.5%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$2.20
2013	$18.21	+2.0%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$2.12
2012	$17.84	+2.0%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$2.07
2011	$17.54	+1.7%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$2.03
2010	$17.22	+1.8%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$2.04
2009	$16.95	+1.6%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$1.99

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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