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.