Word Processors and Typists (43-9022) in Connecticut

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Word Processors and Typists (43-9022) in Connecticut

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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		240
Mean wage		$27.09
Entry wage		$17.98
10th percentile wage		$16.07
50th percentile wage		$25.41
90th percentile wage		$37.14

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Public Administration	80	34.2%
Educational Services	40	15.6%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	20	7.4%
Administrative and Support Services

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	20	$35.91
Administrative and Support Services		$35.87
Public Administration	80	$22.80
Educational Services	40	$22.18

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. Excludes Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners (27-3092), Medical Transcriptionists (31-9094), Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6010), and Data Entry Keyers (43-9021).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$25.41		$23.53		$1.88
2022	$24.60	+3.3%	$22.78	+3.3%	$1.82
2021	$23.26	+5.8%	$21.54	+5.8%	$1.72
2020	$22.48	+3.5%	$20.82	+3.5%	$1.66
2019	$21.86	+2.9%	$20.24	+2.9%	$1.62
2018	$21.19	+3.2%	$19.62	+3.2%	$1.57
2017	$20.48	+3.4%	$18.97	+3.4%	$1.52
2016	$19.95	+2.7%	$18.48	+2.7%	$1.48
2015	$19.36	+3.1%	$17.93	+3.1%	$1.43
2014	$18.94	+2.2%	$17.54	+2.2%	$1.40
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$25.41		$25.76		-$0.34
2022	$24.60	+3.3%	$24.90	+3.4%	-$0.30
2021	$23.26	+5.8%	$23.56	+5.7%	-$0.30
2020	$22.48	+3.5%	$22.76	+3.5%	-$0.27
2019	$21.86	+2.9%	$22.11	+2.9%	-$0.25
2018	$21.19	+3.2%	$21.46	+3.0%	-$0.27
2017	$20.48	+3.4%	$20.85	+2.9%	-$0.36
2016	$19.95	+2.7%	$20.37	+2.4%	-$0.41
2015	$19.36	+3.1%	$19.85	+2.6%	-$0.48
2014	$18.94	+2.2%	$19.43	+2.2%	-$0.48

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

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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