Word Processors and Typists

Top 3 word processors Jobs

  • Survey Crew Chief - DTK - Groveport,OH

    Job description As a Survey Crew Chief for DTK Site Solutions you will work both independently as well as with crew members conducting the field survey work relating to boundary surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title surveys, topographic surveys,...

  • Email Customer Support Agent - FT - Work From Home - Sleep Center - Columbus,OH

    [Customer Service / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Email Only - No Phones! / Competitive Comp - As a Email Customer Support Agent - FT - Work From Home at Sleep Center, you will: Provide exceptional customer service to clients via email; Respond...

  • Administrative Assistant - OhioHealth - Columbus,OH

    OhioHealth - - Responsibilities: Provide basic daily calendar support to multiple leaders; schedule simple 1:1 to mid-size group meetings using open calendars; Greet callers, receive and screen calls, manage and delegate information requests;...

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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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