Detailed Answer
Professional typists (transcriptionists, court reporters, data entry specialists, executive assistants) typically type 65–85 WPM with 97–99% accuracy. Court reporters using stenotype machines reach 225–300 WPM (not comparable to QWERTY). Medical transcriptionists: 70–80 WPM. Legal transcriptionists: 75–90 WPM. Professional writers/journalists: 55–70 WPM (creative pace). Programmers: 50–65 WPM (but symbol speed matters). Live chat support agents: 50–70 WPM. Competitive esports players (e.g., StarCraft) can type 100+ WPM but only short bursts. To work as a full-time typist, you need at least 50 WPM net; 65+ WPM is strongly preferred.