Word Processors and Typists pay in California
$54,840avg. a year
$26.37 an hour · 10,270 employed
Word Processors and Typists in California earn an average of $54,840 a year. That is $3,720 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $51,120. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $69,920.
$56,380Median pay
$26.37Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#2Of 36 states + D.C.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for word processors and typists by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
1840 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$69,920
$33.61 an hour
2100 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$69,060
$33.20 an hour
3130 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$57,350
$27.57 an hour
450 jobs
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$57,150
$27.48 an hour
540 jobs
Vallejo, CA
$57,030
$27.42 an hour
680 jobs
Salinas, CA
$56,580
$27.20 an hour
7410 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$56,050
$26.95 an hour
870 jobs
Fresno, CA
$54,660
$26.28 an hour
9120 jobs
Visalia, CA
$54,110
$26.02 an hour
106,830 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$53,250
$25.60 an hour
1150 jobs
Merced, CA
$52,630
$25.30 an hour
12880 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$52,090
$25.05 an hour
13180 jobs
Stockton-Lodi, CA
$51,010
$24.53 an hour
14130 jobs
Modesto, CA
$50,620
$24.34 an hour
1580 jobs
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$45,150
$21.71 an hour
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Word Processors and Typists pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California word processors and typists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $51,120 | $24.58 |
| California | $54,840 | $26.37 |
| Oregon | $52,580 | $25.28 |
| Arizona | $48,550 | $23.34 |
| Nevada | $45,420 | $21.84 |
Related jobs in California
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do word processors and typists make in California?
The average is $54,840 a year, and the median is $56,380. That is $3,720 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $51,120.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$26.37 an hour on average; the median is $27.11.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($69,920), followed by San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($69,060). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Bakersfield-Delano, CA ($45,150).
How does California rank?
California ranks #2 of 37 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 43-9022. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national word processors and typists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.