The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Local, state, and federal government agencies
- Temporary worker agencies
- Schools
- Law offices
Outlook
Demand for this career is declining significantly. Other workers often perform duties once assigned to typists. For example, most managers and other professionals now use computers to do their own word processing.
Job openings will occur each year as people leave the career. Job prospects are best for those with experience using computer software programs.
Typists and Word Processors (CIS 100226)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
319 Very small |
& |
-34.5% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Cook County |
167 Very small |
& |
-35.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
12 Very small |
& |
-33.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Du Page County |
31 Very small |
& |
-41.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
13 Very small |
& |
-38.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-22.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-44.4% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
44,000 Small |
& |
-38.6% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
3,000 Very few |