U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsUse word processor, computer or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned. Excludes "Data Entry Keyers" (43-9021), "Secretaries and Administrative Assistants" (43-6011 through 43-6014), "Court Reporters" (23-2091), and "Medical Transcriptionists" (31-9094).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101,450 | 1.4 % | $16.55 | $34,420 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.05 | $13.40 | $16.06 | $19.23 | $22.56 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,990 | $27,870 | $33,400 | $40,000 | $46,930 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 23,360 | 0.42 | $17.21 | $35,790 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 18,860 | 0.82 | $16.20 | $33,700 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 11,640 | 0.57 | $15.64 | $32,540 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 10,770 | 0.13 | $16.99 | $35,350 |
| Legal Services | 5,610 | 0.50 | $20.16 | $41,920 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 18,860 | 0.82 | $16.20 | $33,700 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 11,640 | 0.57 | $15.64 | $32,540 |
| Business Support Services | 4,680 | 0.57 | $14.05 | $29,230 |
| Legal Services | 5,610 | 0.50 | $20.16 | $41,920 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 23,360 | 0.42 | $17.21 | $35,790 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | 270 | 0.25 | $28.06 | $58,360 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 60 | 0.01 | $22.20 | $46,170 |
| Rail Transportation | 60 | 0.03 | $21.22 | $44,140 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 220 | 0.04 | $20.83 | $43,330 |
| Wired Telecommunications Carriers | 100 | 0.02 | $20.18 | $41,980 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 19,770 | 1.41 | 1.77 | $18.14 | $37,730 |
| New York | 19,430 | 2.33 | 2.92 | $16.85 | $35,040 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,390 | 1.71 | 2.15 | $15.67 | $32,590 |
| New Jersey | 9,210 | 2.44 | 3.06 | $17.58 | $36,560 |
| Florida | 4,280 | 0.60 | 0.76 | $13.61 | $28,300 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 1,770 | 3.09 | 3.87 | $14.67 | $30,510 |
| District of Columbia | 1,870 | 2.93 | 3.67 | $16.39 | $34,080 |
| New Jersey | 9,210 | 2.44 | 3.06 | $17.58 | $36,560 |
| New York | 19,430 | 2.33 | 2.92 | $16.85 | $35,040 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,390 | 1.71 | 2.15 | $15.67 | $32,590 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 860 | 0.32 | 0.40 | $19.45 | $40,450 |
| Massachusetts | 1,410 | 0.45 | 0.57 | $19.07 | $39,660 |
| Connecticut | 880 | 0.55 | 0.69 | $18.62 | $38,730 |
| California | 19,770 | 1.41 | 1.77 | $18.14 | $37,730 |
| Colorado | 520 | 0.24 | 0.30 | $17.66 | $36,720 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 8,810 | 2.31 | 2.89 | $17.78 | $36,980 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 6,500 | 1.31 | 1.64 | $17.65 | $36,720 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 4,510 | 3.75 | 4.70 | $19.04 | $39,590 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,740 | 1.64 | 2.05 | $16.00 | $33,290 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,710 | 1.50 | 1.88 | $16.88 | $35,110 |
| Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division | 2,360 | 2.48 | 3.11 | $17.96 | $37,350 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 2,010 | 4.74 | 5.94 | $15.95 | $33,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,850 | 1.69 | 2.12 | $13.73 | $28,570 |
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,670 | 1.74 | 2.17 | $17.17 | $35,710 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,580 | 1.66 | 2.08 | $20.76 | $43,170 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Ewing, NJ | 1,580 | 7.34 | 9.20 | $17.90 | $37,240 |
| Ocean City, NJ | 250 | 6.75 | 8.46 | $15.95 | $33,180 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 1,460 | 4.77 | 5.98 | $15.69 | $32,630 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 2,010 | 4.74 | 5.94 | $15.95 | $33,170 |
| Ithaca, NY | 220 | 4.39 | 5.50 | $17.14 | $35,650 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 4,510 | 3.75 | 4.70 | $19.04 | $39,590 |
| Binghamton, NY | 400 | 3.73 | 4.67 | $13.99 | $29,100 |
| Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY | 840 | 3.46 | 4.34 | $16.61 | $34,550 |
| Honolulu, HI | 1,430 | 3.40 | 4.26 | $14.66 | $30,480 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | 420 | 3.38 | 4.23 | $15.78 | $32,830 |