Average CPU Fan speed will be about 2000 rpm on most CPUs/motherboards. But a CPU Fan Speed is dependent on the temperature of the CPU at any time, its specified speed range (manufacture), its voltage supply (12+, 12-), the motherboard controls, external sensor based monitoring and additional software based controls. Lower CPU Fan speeds are typically about 1500rpm and larger can be about 3800 rpm. The cpu fan speed range itself can vary from one computer configuration to another because of the processor performance, motherboard type etc.
While higher speeds can make cpu fans feel like jet engines making lot of noise in your office/house, this ensures that the CPU is always cool whether it loaded or not. That means cpu will have longer life than otherwise. But if your needs do not need the life of cpu to more than the specification of the manufacturer, then it is better to control it automatically or through softwares like SpeedFan 4.41 (also get related hardware, sensors, extra wires for connectivity etc.) to make your work a quiet experience. On some motherboards, CPU Fans change speed while others are fixed at high speeds all the time.
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