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This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Word Processors and Typists

Use word processing equipment to type letters, forms, or reports.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median
 $21.58 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 National Data
Growth rate:  -36%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Enter information into databases or software programs.
  • Format digital documents, data, or images.
  • Operate computers or computerized equipment.
  • Type documents.
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