The median annual wage for Word Processors and Typists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $45,410 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,670.
Pay spans roughly $34,600 at the 10th percentile to $58,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.83 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as word processors and typists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $45,410 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,670 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.83 |
| 10th percentile | $34,600 |
| 90th percentile | $58,970 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.