Word Processors and Typists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,660 or more. The middle half of word processors and typists in San Juan earn between $24,180 and $41,360.
- $23K10th
- $24K25th
- $29KMedian
- $41K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,320 | $2,693 | $15.54 |
| Median | $28,940 | $2,412 | $13.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,180 | $2,015 | $11.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,360 | $3,447 | $19.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Word Processors and Typists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Word processors and typists in San Juan earn 3% less than the Puerto Rico average ($33,430) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($51,120). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $49,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $32,320 | $28,940 | $22,850 | $44,660 | 1,330 |
| 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 San Juan a good place for word processors and typists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Word Processors and Typists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 5th 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 San Juan: questions
How much do word processors and typists make an hour in San Juan?
$15.54 an hour on average, and $13.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level word processors and typists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do word processors and typists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 8.52, this job is 8.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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