In Utah, word processors and typists earn $39,520 at the median, or about $19 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $52K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Utah. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Word Processors and Typists salary percentiles in Utah: 10th percentile $35,350, 25th percentile $37,610, median $39,520, 75th percentile $45,970, 90th percentile $52,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level word processors and typists (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $52K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
How much do word processors and typists make in Utah?▼
The median is $39,520 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,350, and experienced word processors and typists can clear $52,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $40K enough to live in Utah?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,663/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,350/month, which eats 50.7% 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 Utah?▼
Utah 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 $40,106 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.
