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Word Processors and Typists Salary in Texas

In Texas, word processors and typists earn $40,890 at the median, or about $19.66 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $87K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$41K
Median annual
$19.66/hr
Hourly rate
$23K
Entry level (10th %)
$87K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $41K get you in Texas?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,908/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,415/mo
Rent as % of take-home48.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$44,693/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,493/mo

About word processors and typists

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 36,030
Texas employed: 390
Category: Office & Admin

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Texas

Bar chart showing Word Processors and Typists salary percentiles in Texas: 10th percentile $23,260, 25th percentile $27,620, median $40,890, 75th percentile $52,170, 90th percentile $86,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$23K25th$28KMedian$41K75th$52K90th$87K
Bar chart showing Word Processors and Typists salary percentiles in Texas: 10th percentile $23,260, 25th percentile $27,620, median $40,890, 75th percentile $52,170, 90th percentile $86,850. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level word processors and typists (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $87K or more, a $64K spread from bottom to top.

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Word Processors and Typists salary by metro in Texas

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$47K+16%100
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands$47K+15%90
San Antonio-New Braunfels$45K+11%90

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Frequently asked questions

How much do word processors and typists make in Texas?

The median is $40,890 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,260, and experienced word processors and typists can clear $86,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $41K enough to live in Texas?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,908/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 48.7% 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 Texas?

Texas 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 $44,693 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.

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