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Word Processors and Typists
Office and Administrative Support · SOC 43-9022
23.8% AI Exposure — High
$49,280
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
4,100
Proj. Annual Openings
35,010
Employment (OEWS 2025)
76/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure23.8%
AI Resiliency76/100
Exposure BandHigh
Sector Avg. Exposure19.1%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Active Listening
3.Writing
4.Speaking
5.Monitoring
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Clerk Specialist, Clerk Typist, Keyboard Specialist, Office Technician, Stenographer, Typist
Representative Tasks
- •Perform other clerical duties, such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.
- •Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
- •File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update, and delete documents.
- •Print and make copies of work.
- •Transmit work electronically to other locations.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
- •Distribute incoming mail.
- •Sort mail.
- •Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
- •Store records or related materials.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office software · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotAdobe Acrobat · hotGoogle Workspace software · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotMicrosoft SharePoint · hotAct!Blackbaud CRMCorel WordPerfect Office SuiteIBM Notes
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
27.0%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 23.8% | 19.1% |
| Outlook | Average | 22% Bright |
| Median Salary | $49,280 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 76/100 | N/A |