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Word Processors and Typists

Prospects: Very Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
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. Excludes “Data Entry Keyers" (43-9021), "Secretaries and Administrative Assistants" (43-6011 through 43-6014), "Court Reporters" (23-2091), and "Medical Transcriptionists" (31-9094).

Current openings

Typist 1
Word Processor 10

Number of positions

2012: 3,470    2014: 3,410

Annual job postings

New: 0    Replacement: 20
(Total: 20)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$27,820
($13/hour)
Middle:
$38,360
($18/hour)
Up to:
$48,570
($23/hour)
Average:
$41,650
($20/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.