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Typist Salary in Des Moines, IA

How Much Does a Typist make?

Typist made a median salary around $38,001 in December, 2024. The best-paid 25 percent made $42,925 probably that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made around $34,063. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Best-Paying Cities for Typist

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the Typist profession are Buffalo Center , Carpenter , Chester , Grafton , Joice .

Buffalo Center, IA	$38,902
Carpenter, IA	$38,902
Chester, IA	$38,902
Grafton, IA	$38,902
Joice, IA	$38,902

Best-Paying States for Typist

The states and districts that pay Typist the highest salary are District of Columbia (around $43,603) , California (around $43,212) , New Jersey (around $42,937) , Alaska (around $42,663) , and Massachusetts (around $42,624) .

District of Columbia	$43,603
California	$43,212
New Jersey	$42,937
Alaska	$42,663
Massachusetts	$42,624

What is the Career Path of Typist?

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Typist, the first career path typically starts with a Data Control Clerk II position , and then progresses to Data Control Clerk III.

The second career path typically starts with a Data Entry Clerk II position , and then progresses to Data Entry Clerk III.

Additionally, the third career path typically starts with a Data Processing Specialist II position , and then progresses to Data Processing Specialist III.

Besides, Typist can also turn to other related jobs, including Clerk Typist , Legal Typist , Medical Typist and Copy Typist .

Typist

Data Control Clerk II

Data Entry Clerk II

Data Processing Specialist II

Data Control Clerk III

Data Entry Clerk III

Data Processing Specialist III

Frequently Asked Questions for Typist

Q: What is the salary range of Typist in Des Moines, IA?

A: In 2024 , the lowest-paid Typist in Des Moines, IA earned an average annual salary of $34,063 , while the highest-paid made $42,925.

Q: What is the salary for a Typist in California?

A: Typist employed in California earned an average salary of $43,212 in 2024.

Average Typist Pay vs. Other Jobs

Typist earned an average salary of $38,001 in 2024. Other jobs related to Typist earned the following average salary in December, 2024. Clerk Typist made $36,610 , Legal Typist made $66,855 , Medical Typist and Copy Typist made $52,200 and $51,269 respectively .

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Clerk Typist - Average Salary $36,610

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Legal Typist - Average Salary $66,855

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Medical Typist - Average Salary $52,200

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Copy Typist - Average Salary $51,269

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Administrative Typist - Average Salary $44,918

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