Word Processors and Typists

Top 3 word processors Jobs

  • Legal Word Processor - Audet & Partners - San Francisco, CA

    San Francisco-based plaintiffs law firm seeking experienced legal word processor . Must type at least 60 wpm, must know efiling rules (or willing to learn), must be an efficient, good editor, able to ...

  • Word Processing Operator I - Westamerica Bank - Suisun, CA

    Candidates if hired will be given an overview of the Word Processing Department and will initially train and work in the Copy Center for two (2) months. After Copy Center training, on-going Copy ...

  • Word Processor or Senior Word Processor - Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP - San Francisco, CA

    ... Word Processor or Senior Word Processor to join our team. We have a broad practice, including both public interest and private sector litigation. Key practice areas include prison litigation ...

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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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