What's a good typing speed?

[Omun]

What kind of WPM should I aim for if I'm looking to get hired for a job doing a lot of typing? My last test Gross Speed was 42 WPM Errors 10 words Net Speed 37 WPM Accuracy 88%. I think those are pretty pathetic for the amount of time I spend on the computer. To test yourself go to http://www.typingtest.com/contents/java/typetest/default.htm I think 60 WPM would be a good goal for me. Anyone know what speed businesses usually look for?

[teknodppr]

Id say probably around 60-65wpm. I was never that good at this. When i took keyboarding in hs, i averaged around 45.

[Omun]

Well I got it up to 48 so I'm getting a little bit better.

[west coast style]

What kinda job is it for? I think around 70 is ideal for most. Here's my results:

Test name = Huckleberry Finn
Gross speed = 101 WPM
Errors = 4 Words
Net speed = 97 WPM
Accuracy 96%

Not too shabby, eh?

[Buck268]

After about 30 seconds I start loosing focus...I should do this when I'm not blazed.

but 50wpm @ 94% acc. aint bad, I thinks.

[Ocram]

After about 30 seconds I start loosing focus...I should do this when I'm not blazed.
LOL!!!!!!...........I LOve Weed!!!

[Omun]

wow your good west coast style. Well it's actually a job at http://www.workingsol.com I just applied and I'm hoping to get hired, but that may not be anytime soon I hear some cases of people being hired there 2 years after they put in there apps. so it may take a long time before I get my job, better go find another one in the meantime.

[GHoSToKeR]

if you guys are getting like 60-100 wpm then youre probably not touch typing.. when youre applying for a job theyll probably want someone who can touch type, aswell as reading something at the same time

[GHoSToKeR]

i got a net speed of 58 wpm, by the way

[thcbongman]

Are you trying to go into Data Entry?

They pay very nicely if you can get to 90+ WPM, and 95%. 35-40K a year for that speed. But as ghost pointed out, it's not only typing, it's eye-hand coordination as well.

But business expect only 40-60 WPM otherwise. It really depends on the position. A network administrator, or positions similar, they would expect you to have a high WPM.

[thcbongman]

82 WPM, 92% accuracy, while smoking a cigerette. lol.

[kiwi]

:D Up until about a year ago I had never even used a keyboard....I never did typing when i was at school..lol :D

[gypsyboyblue]

Back in my day, it was 45-50wpm with a marginal error of 90%. But, lately, i've been reading of requirements of 65-70wpm and the rest depends on the man! I would go for 60-65wpm. You'll get faster in time.

[ChickenHuntin]

I got 96 words a minute with 4 errors, im amazing

[kyle]

Uhh 60 wpm, 98% accuracy

80 wpm, 85% accuracy

[Hektik]

Typing drunk is the best :D

[robert42]

i got 61 words a minute but im just blazed i finished my pitmans exam in 10 mins im a good typer but now my brain is dead :(