Transactions. May 3, 1967: Drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1st round (5th pick) of the 1967 NBA Draft.
What qualifies as a good typing speed depends on the population you're examining: the general population or professionals. The average person types between 38 and 40 words per minute -- between 190 and 200 characters per minute. However, professional typists type a lot faster on average -- upwards of 65 to 75 WPM. A good typing speed compared to the general population would be over 40 WPM, but compared to professionals it would be in the 75 WPM range.
Secretary and Receptionist If you re interested in being a secretary or receptionist, you ll probably find that you need a typing speed between 55 and 80 words per minute (wpm). On average, you ll need to type about 65wpm. Employers are looking for people who can type quickly so they can take dictation and quickly input information into the computer.