Wages vary according to the worker's level of responsibility. Wages also vary by employer and area of the country.
Typists and word processors who work full time generally receive benefits. Typical benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Word processors and typists (SOC 43-9022)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $19.73 | $22.39 | $28.10 |
| Yearly | $41,018 | $46,566 | $58,451 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $20.83 | $25.54 | $29.49 |
| Yearly | $43,339 | $53,116 | $61,350 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $24.50 | $24.59 | $26.04 |
| Yearly | $50,958 | $51,145 | $54,173 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $24.13 | $29.49 | $42.05 |
| Yearly | $50,183 | $61,345 | $87,458 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $19.28 | $21.88 | $27.08 |
| Yearly | $40,088 | $45,505 | $56,312 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $18.93 | $22.72 | $27.22 |
| Yearly | $39,369 | $47,243 | $56,615 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $19.36 | $19.36 | $24.05 |
| Yearly | $40,270 | $40,270 | $50,016 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $27.16 | $29.49 | $30.71 |
| Yearly | $56,485 | $61,346 | $63,866 | |
| United States | Hourly | $19.62 | $23.69 | $27.73 |
| Yearly | $40,800 | $49,280 | $57,670 | |