Word processor lead vs typist

The differences between word processor leads 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 word processor lead and a typist. Additionally, a word processor lead has an average salary of $36,138, which is higher than the $32,143 average annual salary of a typist.

The top three skills for a word processor lead include proofreading, powerpoint and quality control procedures. The most important skills for a typist are data entry, WPM, and real estate.

Word processor lead vs typist overview

	Word Processor Lead	Typist
Yearly salary	$36,138	$32,143
Hourly rate	$17.37	$15.45
Growth rate	-8%	-5%
Number of jobs	7,275	34,028
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Word processor lead vs typist salary

Word processor leads and typists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Word Processor Lead	Typist
Average salary	$36,138	$32,143
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $51,000	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 word processor lead and typist education

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

	Word Processor Lead	Typist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 40%	Bachelor's Degree, 30%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Word processor lead vs typist demographics

Here are the differences between word processor leads' and typists' demographics:

	Word Processor Lead	Typist
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 18.4% Female, 81.6%	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 word processor lead and typist duties and responsibilities

Word processor lead example responsibilities.

Provide training on Wang OIS and Samna word processing systems.
Design PowerPoint presentations and proposals.
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.

Word processor lead vs typist skills

Common word processor lead skills

Proofreading, 19%
PowerPoint, 14%
Quality Control Procedures, 13%
Word Processors, 13%
Proofread, 12%
Real Estate, 8%

Common typist skills

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