Occupation ยท SOC 43-9022
Word Processors and Typists: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of word processors and typists can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 36,030 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $47,850 ($23.01 an hour).
US employment
36,030
Median annual wage
$47,850
Mean annual wage
$49,730
Median hourly wage
$23.01
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
Pay by state
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $49,210 | $1,360 (+2.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,210 | $1,360 (+2.8%) | 3 | Some college, no degree |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $54,140 | $6,290 (+13.1%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Statistical Assistants | $51,440 | $3,590 (+7.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $54,980 | $7,130 (+14.9%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $74,260 | $26,410 (+55.2%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. New York12,870
- 2. California9,780
- 3. New Jersey3,370
- 4. Puerto Rico1,830
- 5. Pennsylvania1,700
- 6. Florida1,270
- 7. Michigan510
- 8. Illinois460
- 9. Georgia450
- 10. Texas390
States that pay the most
- 1. Colorado$56,700
- 2. Alaska$53,640
- 3. Oregon$53,090
- 4. Kansas$52,250
- 5. Rhode Island$51,360
- 6. California$51,100
- 7. Massachusetts$51,030
- 8. Illinois$50,420
- 9. New Jersey$50,090
- 10. Minnesota$49,870
Median annual wage. Based on 46 states and territories with published figures.
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