Word Processors and Typists pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,560 or more. The middle half of word processors and typists in Arecibo earn between $32,760 and $44,250.
- $28K10th
- $33K25th
- $42KMedian
- $44K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,830 | $3,319 | $19.15 |
| Median | $42,180 | $3,515 | $20.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,760 | $2,730 | $15.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,250 | $3,688 | $21.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Word Processors and Typists pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Word processors and typists in Arecibo earn 19% more than the Puerto Rico average ($33,430) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($51,120). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $49,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $39,830 | $42,180 | $27,950 | $44,560 | 30 |
| Puerto Rico | $33,430 | $32,270 | $22,850 | $44,680 | 1,700 |
| United States | $51,120 | $49,280 | $36,810 | $65,150 | 35,010 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Arecibo a good place for word processors and typists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Arecibo ($26,120). A typical home costs $111,700, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Word Processors and Typists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 2nd of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Aguadilla pays the most ($40,700).
Highest-paying cities for word processors and typists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,920).
- San Francisco, CA$69,920
- San Jose, CA$69,060
- Denver, CO$58,610
- Sacramento, CA$57,350
- Chicago, IL$57,320
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Word Processors and Typists salary in Arecibo: questions
How much do word processors and typists make an hour in Arecibo?
$19.15 an hour on average, and $20.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level word processors and typists salary in Arecibo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do word processors and typists earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($51,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-9022; area Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.09, this job is 4.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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