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Word Processors and Typists (43-9022) in Eastern Workforce Development Area
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Eastern WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$23.27
Entry wage$18.70
10th percentile wage$19.22
50th percentile wage$20.59
90th percentile wage$34.37
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration$20.29
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
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $20.59 $23.64 -$3.05
2022$19.93+3.3%$22.89+3.3%-$2.95
2021$18.85+5.8%$21.64+5.8%-$2.79
2020$18.22+3.5%$20.91+3.5%-$2.69
2019$17.71+2.9%$20.33+2.9%-$2.62
2018$17.17+3.2%$19.71+3.2%-$2.54
2017$16.60+3.4%$19.06+3.4%-$2.45
2016$16.17+2.7%$18.56+2.7%-$2.39
2015$15.69+3.1%$18.01+3.1%-$2.32
2014$15.35+2.2%$17.62+2.2%-$2.27
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $20.59 $25.89 -$5.30
2022$19.93+3.3%$25.03+3.4%-$5.09
2021$18.85+5.8%$23.68+5.7%-$4.83
2020$18.22+3.5%$22.87+3.5%-$4.65
2019$17.71+2.9%$22.22+2.9%-$4.51
2018$17.17+3.2%$21.57+3.0%-$4.40
2017$16.60+3.4%$20.96+2.9%-$4.35
2016$16.17+2.7%$20.47+2.4%-$4.29
2015$15.69+3.1%$19.95+2.6%-$4.26
2014$15.35+2.2%$19.53+2.2%-$4.17
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $33.19  50  
North Central $31.34  30  
South Central $24.66  40  
Northwest $20.71  40  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $20.59  50  
Southwest $33.19  50  
South Central $24.66  40  
Northwest $20.71  40  
Wages in other areas
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