Word Processors and Typists

Top 3 word processors Jobs

  • Clerk - Americold Logistics - La Porte, TX

    These duties will be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing ...

  • Billing Assistant (Full-time) - Lanihuli Patient Service Center, Hilo, HI - Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLP - Hilo, HI

    Knowledge and hands-on experience with computer spreadsheet and word processing programs * Math and data entry skills required * Passes company drug testing program pre-hire and thereafter on a ...

  • Family Medicine, Founding Family Medicine Residency Program Director - CommonSpirit Health - Carmichael, CA

    Proficiency in word processing and communication software. * Knowledge of clinical practice laws, ethics, and ACGME requirements for graduate medical education. * Familiarity with ACGME requirements ...

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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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