Earning
Median annual earnings of word processors and typists in May 2006 were $29,430. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,180 and $35,950. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,200, while the highest 10 percent earned more than $43,330. The salaries of these workers vary by industry and by region. In May 2006, median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of word processors and typists were as follows:
Local government $31,210
Elementary and secondary schools 29,960
Federal government 29,420
State government 28,520
Employment services 25,220.
Median annual earnings of data entry keyers in May 2006 were $24,690. The middle 50 percent earned between $20,460 and $29,700. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,050, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $35,970. The following are median annual earnings for May 2006 in the industries employing the largest numbers of data entry keyers:
Management, scientific, and technical consulting services $25,860
Insurance carriers 25,760
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services 23,600
Data processing, hosting, and related services 22,680
Employment services 22,650 Significant Points
For many people, a job as a data entry and information processing worker is their first job after high school.
Although overall employment is projected to decline, the need to replace workers who leave this large occupation each year should produce job openings.
Job prospects should be best for those with expertise in appropriate computer software applications and who meet company requirements for keyboarding speed.
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