The average typing speed for adults is from 38 to 40 words per minute. If one wishes to improve their typing skills, they can try programs like Mavis Beacon.
http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_average_typing_speed
An audio typist is someone who specialises in typing text from an audio source which they listen to. The source, or original document is usually recorded onto microcassettes created by someone dictating into a Dictaphone.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_typist
The minimum passing score is 35 net words per minute, with 80% accuracy. NOTE: The same typing test is used for the clerical titles listed above and for data entry positions. To receive scores on all of the above-listed positions and/or data entry jobs, applicants need only take the typing test one time.
http://www.personnel.wv.gov/job_seekers/Pages/clericaltestoverview.aspx
A transcriptionist is similar to an audio typist, but the audio source is more likely to be a recording of someone speaking naturally instead of a dictation. They are more likely to work at home because they usually have no secretarial or administrative duties.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_typist
For the job classes of Office Assistant 1, 2, and 3, there are both typing and non-typing position options. Applicants for office assistant positions which do not require a significant amount of typing are not required to take the typing (keyboard) test.
http://www.personnel.wv.gov/job_seekers/Pages/clericaltestoverview.aspx
In fact, many employers are requiring candidates to be able to type at least a minimum of 35 wpm just for the sake of productivity. There are a variety of reasons that employers are looking for people with above average typing skills. More importantly though, are the benefits that honing these skills can give you.
http://www.typingtest.com/blog/are-your-typing-skills-hurting-your-job-opportunities/
Answer by евгений савченко. Confidence votes 22. The average typing speed is 38-40 words per minute (wpm) for adults in a professional working environment (despite many incorrect reports on the web that it is 50-60 wpm). Some administrative assistants can type 70-80 wpm or more.
http://www.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_average_typing_speed
Here is a list of just a few jobs out there that rely heavily on touch typing skills: 1  Office and Clerical (at least 35-40wpm). 2  Administrative and Executive Assistants (at least 35-40wpm). 3  Legal Secretary (60+wpm). 4  Computer Coders (60+wpm). 5  Data Entry Clerk (75wpm). 6  Medical Transcriptionists (90+wpm). 7  Stenographer (200wpm).
http://www.typingtest.com/blog/are-your-typing-skills-hurting-your-job-opportunities/
Effective, March 1, 2014, we will no longer administer typing tests at our Testing Centers. Applicants for any clerical job (Office Assistant, Secretary, etc.) that requires typing skills or for data entry positions will have 15 days after completing the written test to complete a special online typing test. You will not qualify for typing jobs until you have completed the online typing test.
http://www.personnel.wv.gov/job_seekers/Pages/clericaltestoverview.aspx
Touch typing is a skill that many of us can benefit from. It not only makes you more marketable but, opens the door to more opportunities and helps to simplify our day to day activities. On average, it takes most people about a year of regular practice to efficiently work up to typing 60 wpm without error.
http://www.typingtest.com/blog/are-your-typing-skills-hurting-your-job-opportunities/
average typing speed for a secretary
The average typing speed for a secretary is 60 words per minute.  An average typing speed for a secretary is 60 Words Per Minute.