Word processor vs statistical typist

The differences between word processors and statistical 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 word processor and a statistical typist. Additionally, a statistical typist has an average salary of $44,646, which is higher than the $39,454 average annual salary of a word processor.

The top three skills for a word processor include powerpoint, data entry and proofreading. The most important skills for a statistical typist are financial statements, word processing, and scheduling appointments.

Word processor vs statistical typist overview

	Word Processor	Statistical Typist
Yearly salary	$39,454	$44,646
Hourly rate	$18.97	$21.46
Growth rate	-8%	-5%
Number of jobs	7,995	627
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 33%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Word processor vs statistical typist salary

Word processors and statistical typists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Word Processor	Statistical Typist
Average salary	$39,454	$44,646
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $58,000	Between $30,000 And $65,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	Kent Daniels & Associates	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between word processor and statistical typist education

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

	Word Processor	Statistical Typist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Word processor vs statistical typist demographics

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

	Word Processor	Statistical Typist
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 13.6% Female, 86.4%	Male, 6.0% Female, 94.0%
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 word processor and statistical typist duties and responsibilities

Word processor example responsibilities.

Create and update Microsoft VISIO graphs.
Complete document in SPD drive the same day as payroll.
Train all desktop publishers on new style sheets for various college examinations.
Prepare pleadings, briefs, opinions for filing and trial via transcription.
Edit and proofread authors and desktop publisher's manuscripts ahead of the editing department.
Process work orders utilizing WordPerfect software, transcribe from Dictaphone system, answer phones and sort mail.

Statistical typist example responsibilities.

Assist CPA's in every aspect of their work for both audit and tax.
Type medical letters via dictation machine, copy and send to patient's primary physicians.
complete high volume typing projects for various large companies, prepare PowerPoint presentations, organize data into a presentable format
Type and proofread correspondence for designate staff members, and verify eligibility of Medicaid clients.
Answer phones with the ability to provide accurate information and education on the communicability and disease process of tuberculosis.

Word processor vs statistical typist skills

Common word processor skills

PowerPoint, 15%
Data Entry, 14%
Proofreading, 10%
Law Firm, 5%
Financial Statements, 5%
Word Processing Equipment, 4%

Common statistical typist skills

Financial Statements, 54%
Word Processing, 17%
Scheduling Appointments, 15%
Audit Reports, 13%

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