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Receptionists and Information Clerks

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization. Excludes "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).

Current openings

Appointment Clerk 19
Dental Receptionist 6
Front Desk Receptionist 24

Number of positions

2012: 40,670    2014: 42,670

Annual job postings

New: 1,000    Replacement: 1,300
(Total: 2,300)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$22,480
($10/hour)
Middle:
$29,850
($14/hour)
Up to:
$35,180
($16/hour)
Average:
$30,950
($14/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.