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Receptionists and Information Clerks in The United States

(Recepcionistas y empleados de información)

Receptionists and Information Clerks -- Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)43-4171.00
Career InterestsCES
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Short OJT)
Short-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.54 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)1,101,500
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)1,160,800
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)157,900
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$21,130
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$31,250
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$43,380
Career ClusterBusiness, Management & Administration
(Negocio, gerencia y administración)
Major Occupational GroupOffice and Administrative Support

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