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Receptionists and Information Clerks

Greet the general public and customers, answering questions or providing directions.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Well below the statewide median
$17.21 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Shrinking
Growth rate:  4.3%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Operate computers or computerized equipment.
  • File documents or records.
  • Prepare business correspondence.
  • Send information, materials or documentation.
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Job Title Examples:

Administrative Assistant
Office Assistant
Telecommunications Clerk

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $17.21
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays well below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Receptionists and Information Clerks *

Area Low Median High
U S
$14.38 $16.87 $18.95
Minnesota
$14.57 $17.21 $19.4
Central Minnesota
$14.47 $16.74 $18.85
Northeast Minnesota
$13.93 $14.85 $17.7
Northwest Minnesota
$14.1 $15.66 $18.47
Southeast Minnesota
$15.4 $19.13 $21.36
Southwest Minnesota
$13.85 $15.55 $18.11
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$14.6 $17.53 $19.63

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 14630 workers employed in this large career.

Where do Receptionists and Information Clerks most often work?

 

Current Demand

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