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Business, Management and Administration
- Annual Median Wage$ 47,960$36,190
$72,490Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Slow Growing
- Word Processors and Typists use word processors, computers, or typewriters to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough drafts, corrected copies, or voice recordings. They may perform other clerical duties as assigned.
What do they typically do
- Type written material from drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, dictation, or previous versions using a computer, word processor, or typewriter
- Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format
- Compute and verify totals on report forms, requisitions, or bills using an adding machine or calculator
- File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to retrieve, update, and delete documents
- Keep records of work performed
- Gather, register, and arrange the material to be typed, following instructions
- Print and make copies of work
- Perform other clerical duties such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth -3.9%Job Opening 17Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs229154Change -75