Senior word processor vs typist

The differences between senior word processors and typists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a senior word processor and a typist. Additionally, a senior word processor has an average salary of $37,800, which is higher than the $32,143 average annual salary of a typist.

The top three skills for a senior word processor include statistical reports, word processors and powerpoint. The most important skills for a typist are data entry, WPM, and real estate.

Senior word processor vs typist overview

	Senior Word Processor	Typist
Yearly salary	$37,800	$32,143
Hourly rate	$18.17	$15.45
Growth rate	-8%	-5%
Number of jobs	6,113	34,028
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Senior word processor vs typist salary

Senior word processors and typists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Senior Word Processor	Typist
Average salary	$37,800	$32,143
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $52,000	Between $21,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between senior word processor and typist education

There are a few differences between a senior word processor and a typist in terms of educational background:

	Senior Word Processor	Typist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 41%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Senior word processor vs typist demographics

Here are the differences between senior word processors' and typists' demographics:

	Senior Word Processor	Typist
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 12.5% Female, 87.5%	Male, 11.2% Female, 88.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 4.7% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 6.7% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 4.7% White, 72.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between senior word processor and typist duties and responsibilities

Senior word processor example responsibilities.

Design PowerPoint presentations and marketing materials.
Design Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for the marketing department.
Work directly with mortgage lenders and foreclosure attorneys to negotiate timely and cost effective repayment plans or modifications for delinquent loans.
Maintain confidentiality of all company and patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Typist example responsibilities.

Process and obtain DoD secret level clearance.
Complete HTML coding for online versions of books and newsletters.
Assist in providing telephone help desk support to troubleshoot application questions.
Update title work from mark up commitment prepare by the escrow closers.
Type, copy, assemble and distribute policies to escrow officers and clients.
Type policies, endorsements, amendments and other miscellaneous materials for insure and their agents.

Senior word processor vs typist skills

Common senior word processor skills

Statistical Reports, 17%
Word Processors, 11%
PowerPoint, 10%
Meeting Minutes, 9%
Proofread, 9%
Adobe Acrobat, 5%

Common typist skills

Data Entry, 19%
WPM, 13%
Real Estate, 8%
Telephone Calls, 8%
Computer Database, 6%
Escrow, 5%