Receptionists and Information Clerks

Business, Management and Administration
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.

What a receptionists and information clerk does

Become a receptionists and information clerk

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good receptionists and information clerk

  • Talking to others.
  • Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Looking for ways to help people.
  • Understanding people's reactions.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $19 per hour with an average salary of $40,200 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $17 and $22 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $35,100 and $45,200 per year.

Receptionists And Information Clerk job outlook

  • There are 25,224 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 4,898 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

Growth rate by year

Education needed

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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