With any skill there are varying levels of proficiency. Typing speed is calculated by the standardized WPM (Words Per Minute) measurement. The average computer user fluctuates around 40WPM. The " hunt and peck" method has shown proven bursts of up to 80 WPM. However, there are many conflicting views on the average typing speed of secretaries. Of course some secretarial positions must
. require faster fingers. Some say it is as low as 60 WPM and some claim as high as 100+. After a poll of 24 sites varying from job postings to statistics, an average of the average was found to be that the average typing speed of secretaries is 73.81 WPM. Keep in mind that secretaries are also held to a high degree of accuracy! The average typing accuracy of a secretary was held in all cases to be above 96%. More information about typing speeds can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Words_per_minute
