Word Processors and Typists

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    Note : This is an educational program, not a job. Successful completion of the program does not guarantee employment but will equip you with valuable skills for the healthcare job market. Looking to start a rewarding career...

  • Plasma Processor - Grifols - Columbus,OH

    Plasma Processor Location: OH-Whitehall, US Contract Type: Regular Full-Time Area: MANUFACTURINGWould you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people?

  • Processor - McLane Company - Lockbourne,OH

    Start a fulfilling career as a Warehouse Processor! We're a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130+ years. We're dedicated to...

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What Word processors and typists Do

Use 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. May perform other clerical duties as assigned. Excludes Data Entry Keyers, Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners, and Medical Transcriptionists.


Word processor and typist Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 45,200
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $44,030

Job Outlook for Word processors and typists

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -16,300
  • Growth rate: -36 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Word processor or typist

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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