Word Processors and Typists pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,230 or more. The middle half of word processors and typists in Omaha earn between $40,190 and $47,080.
- $40K10th
- $40K25th
- $47KMedian
- $47K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,250 | $3,771 | $21.75 |
| Median | $47,080 | $3,923 | $22.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,190 | $3,349 | $19.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,080 | $3,923 | $22.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Word Processors and Typists pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Word processors and typists in Omaha earn 4% less than the Nebraska average ($46,910) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($51,120). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $49,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $45,250 | $47,080 | $40,190 | $49,230 | 60 |
| Nebraska | $46,910 | $47,080 | $40,190 | $58,550 | 80 |
| 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.
Word Processors and Typists salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $45,250, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $37,359 a year, or $3,113 a month and $1,437 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $37,431 | $3,119 |
| Working in NE | $37,359 | $3,113 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for word processors and typists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $45,250 buys what about $49,232 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Word Processors and Typists salary in nearby metro areas
- Des Moines, IA$45,730
- Kansas City, MO$52,770
- Waterloo, IA$42,230
- Jefferson City, MO$38,050
- Minneapolis, MN$54,900
- St. Louis, MO$42,650
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 Omaha: questions
How much do word processors and typists make an hour in Omaha?
$21.76 an hour on average, and $22.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level word processors and typists salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the word processors and typists take-home pay in Omaha?
About $37,359 a year ($3,113 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,250.
Do word processors and typists earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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: Zillow Home Value Index. 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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