What do they 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.

Also known as:

Clerk Specialist, Clerk Typist, Keyboard Specialist, Office Technician, Stenographer, Typist, Word Processing Specialist, Word Processor

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Word Processors and Typists is projected to Decline 38 percent from 2022 to 2032

Projected Employment For All United States

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • Some college, no degree  (32%)
  • High school diploma equivalent  (27%)
  • Associate's degree  (18%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (17%)
  • Master's degree  (4%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (2%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (1%)

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People in this career often have these skills:

  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Sort mail.
  • Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
  • Distribute incoming mail.
  • Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
  • Store records or related materials.
  • Operate office equipment.
  • Operate computers or computerized equipment.
  • Type documents.
  • Compile data or documentation.
  • Calculate financial data.
  • Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.
  • Schedule appointments.
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Format digital documents, data, or images.
  • Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
  • Prepare research or technical reports.
  • Enter information into databases or software programs.
  • Maintain office equipment in proper operating condition.
  • Transcribe spoken or written information.
  • Record information from meetings or other formal proceedings.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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