The median annual wage for Word Processors and Typists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $46,630 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,730.
Pay spans roughly $30,510 at the 10th percentile to $65,420 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.42 per hour. An estimated 430 people work as word processors and typists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $46,630 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,730 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.42 |
| 10th percentile | $30,510 |
| 90th percentile | $65,420 |
| Employment | 430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.