Word Processors & Typists

Also Called: Clerk Typist, Keyboard Specialist, Typist, Word Processor

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$33,160

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Word Processors & 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.

  • Perform other clerical duties such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.
  • Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
  • File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update and delete documents.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business • Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Legal Assistant • OCT-Only Finance & Business • OCT-Only Transportation • Office Administration • Transportation Office Support

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Work Context

  • Telephone
  • Spend Time Sitting
  • Electronic Mail
  • Contact With Others
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Personal computers
  • Photocopiers
  • Typewriters
  • Paper shredding machines or accessories
  • Laser fax machine

Technology

Electronic mail software
IBM Notes
Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Customer relationship management CRM software
Oracle Siebel CRM
Swiftpage Act!

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Business
administrative services
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Education

  • 50% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 45% Some college, no degree
  • 3% Associate's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Word Processors & Typists Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Travel Guides

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Executive Secretaries & Executive Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Agents & Business Managers of Artists, Performers, & Athletes

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Atlanta - Job Corps

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Excelsior Springs - Job Corps

    Excelsior Springs, Missouri

ACT & College

  • ABC Adult School

    Cerritos, CA

  • Adams State University

    Alamosa, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Independence
  • Initiative

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Word Processors & Typists across the country typically make.

$15.94 / hour
$33,160 /year

Entry Level

$22.33 / hour
$46,450 /year

Median Level

$29.94 / hour
$62,280 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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