Highest-paying states for word processors and typists
Colorado leads at $57,550 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $57,550 | $41,410–$63,630 |
| California | $56,380 | $48,710–$57,670 |
| Massachusetts | $53,740 | $49,260–$59,110 |
| Oregon | $52,420 | $44,890–$61,010 |
| Minnesota | $51,550 | $51,550–$60,860 |
| Idaho | $49,930 | $46,060–$52,470 |
| Tennessee | $49,750 | $42,080–$57,880 |
| New Jersey | $49,520 | $41,170–$60,920 |
| Connecticut | $49,250 | $44,510–$59,180 |
| District of Columbia | $49,180 | $49,180–$59,970 |
| Ohio | $48,670 | $35,140–$55,660 |
| Wisconsin | $48,540 | $40,150–$53,710 |
| New York | $48,400 | $42,180–$58,790 |
| Michigan | $47,970 | $39,960–$58,180 |
| Texas | $47,720 | $37,000–$52,920 |
| Maryland | $47,110 | $44,540–$58,740 |
| Nebraska | $47,080 | $40,190–$49,230 |
| Rhode Island | $47,040 | $46,930–$55,560 |
| Alabama | $46,860 | $33,650–$54,770 |
| New Mexico | $46,400 | $41,660–$49,920 |
| Virginia | $46,130 | $37,920–$53,190 |
| Washington | $46,110 | $40,850–$63,830 |
| Illinois | $45,490 | $40,070–$57,100 |
| Delaware | $45,480 | $41,070–$57,760 |
| Oklahoma | $43,710 | $39,860–$48,380 |
| Iowa | $43,210 | $37,180–$47,040 |
| Arkansas | $43,010 | $38,950–$45,700 |
| South Carolina | $42,840 | $39,150–$48,380 |
| Nevada | $41,290 | $40,700–$51,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,000 | $37,150–$49,440 |
| Hawaii | $40,060 | $40,060–$52,150 |
| Indiana | $39,520 | $37,300–$45,700 |
| Missouri | $37,440 | $37,440–$45,990 |
| West Virginia | $36,060 | $35,660–$36,870 |
| Florida | $35,770 | $29,070–$45,560 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.