Salary Breakdown
Word Processors and Typists
Average
$39,560
ANNUAL
$19.02
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,140
ANNUAL
$13.53
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,080
ANNUAL
$17.83
HOURLY
Expert Level
$59,360
ANNUAL
$28.54
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Word Processors and Typists
250
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Word Processors and Typists
Supporting Programs
Word Processors and Typists
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Top Expected Tasks
Word Processors and Typists
01
Perform other clerical duties, such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.
02
Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
03
File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update, and delete documents.
04
Print and make copies of work.
05
Transmit work electronically to other locations.
06
Address envelopes or prepare envelope labels, using typewriter or computer.
07
Type correspondence, reports, text and other written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, dictation, or previous versions, using a computer, word processor, or typewriter.
08
Gather, register, and arrange the material to be typed, following instructions.
09
Compute and verify totals on report forms, requisitions, or bills, using adding machine or calculator.
10
Manage schedules and set dates, times, and locations for meetings and appointments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Word Processors and Typists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
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