Does my typing speed matter?
Can I make any money if I can't type really fast?
While typing speed is not the most important transcription
skill, a few companies do require minimum typing speeds.
Additionally, the faster you can type, the
more money you can usually make, although money made with any given
transcription job is greatly affected by audio quality, the type of material
being transcribed and your familiarity with that material (and how much
research is necessary if you are not familiar with the material).
Your transcription speed will increase if you start
transcribing regularly.
There are typing tests and typing practice websites here.