In Idaho, word processors and typists earn $43,510 at the median, or about $20.92 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Idaho. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Word Processors and Typists salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $28,400, 25th percentile $37,420, median $43,510, 75th percentile $49,020, 90th percentile $57,080. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level word processors and typists (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
How much do word processors and typists make in Idaho?▼
The median is $43,510 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,400, and experienced word processors and typists can clear $57,080. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Idaho?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,961/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,136/month, which eats 38.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a word processors and typists salary go in Idaho?▼
Idaho has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median word processors and typists salary is worth about $46,346 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do word processors and typists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
