Typists and word processing operators
Typists and word processing operators type, edit and print using typewriter, personal computer or other word processor, and record oral or written matter in shorthand.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your Wage
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Typists and word processing operators - from $2,391 to $6,851 per month - 2026.
- A Typists and word processing operators typically earns between $2,391 and $5,293 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $2,574 and $6,031 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Typing written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, or shorthand using a computer, word processor or typewriter
- Checking completed work for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting
- Gathering and arranging the material to be typed, following instructions
- Filing and storing completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintaining a computer filing system to store, retrieve or update documents
- Taking dictation and recording other matter in shorthand
- Reproducing the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions for cinema and television programming
- Transcribing information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment
