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Receptionists and Information Clerks

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Receptionists and Information Clerks

National Avg Annual Salary

$38,480

National Avg Hourly Wage

$18.50

National Total Employment

964,530

Top Metro Avg Salary

$51,940

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $46,650.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 81,110 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA shows an average annual salary of $51,940.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 89,130 jobs.

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Top States for Receptionists and Information Clerks

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $46,650 2,390 Open
California CA $44,980 80,400 Open
Washington WA $44,760 25,190 Open
Alaska AK $44,150 1,700 Open
New York NY $43,430 76,590 Open
Massachusetts MA $43,200 22,140 Open
Connecticut CT $42,110 14,510 Open
Colorado CO $41,530 11,680 Open
Rhode Island RI $41,490 5,160 Open
New Jersey NJ $41,270 48,710 Open

Top Metro Areas for Receptionists and Information Clerks

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