SOC 43-9022
Word Processors and Typists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ87/100
Very High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ36,030
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$48K
$35K โ $64K
Projected Growth
๐-36.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค82/100
High exposure
๐ก Word Processors and Typists face a risk score of 87/100 โ 43 points above the national average of 44. With 82/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $48K ($2K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 87/100, Word Processors and Typists faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include intelligent document processing and ocr automation and ai-generated written content replacing manual drafting. The 36,030 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions and coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Word Processors and Typists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Intelligent document processing and OCR automation
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Exercising discretion in ambiguous administrative decisions
Coordinating complex multi-party events and logistics
Handling confidential and politically sensitive information
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Customer relationship management CRM software
Document management software
Office suite software
Data base user interface and query software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Administrative
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
Law and Government
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 23 | $66K | 83% |
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 57% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 52% |