How much does a typist make?

In the United States, typists with more experience or useful, in-demand skills may earn more. Pay can also differ by employer and industry, the difficulty of the work, location, and hours worked.

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 “Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners” (27-3092), “Medical Transcriptionists” (31-9094), “Secretaries and Administrative Assistants” (43-6010), and “Data Entry Keyers” (43-9021).

What's a typical day like?

A typist may turn rough drafts, dictation, or recordings into clean letters and reports on a computer. They proofread spelling and layout, save or send the files, and may also sort mail or answer phones.

Typists in the United States generally need a high school diploma or equivalent; clerical training or related office experience can help. Practicing accurate typing, formatting, and proofreading can prepare you for office and clerical jobs.

High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)

Good for people who like keeping things organized and building and doing.

Some U.S. typists turn voice recordings or dictation into documents, then check spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.