Word Processors and Typists (43-9022)
Occupation description: Use word processor, computer or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. May perform other clerical duties as assigned. Excludes Data Entry Keyers (43-9021), Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6011 through 43-6014), Court Reporters (23-2091), and Medical Transcriptionists (31-9094).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 70 | 69 | -1.4 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| United States | 60,400 | 40,000 | 0.0 | 3,000 | 3,100 | 4,100 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 20.50 | 13.78 | 16.62 | 19.73 | 23.86 | 28.48 |
| Alaska | 21.27 | 15.25 | 18.78 | 21.27 | 24.40 | 25.82 |
