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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks



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).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northeast Minnesota 71042$16.81/hr$12.44/hr$14.59/hr$16.31/hr$18.51/hr$20.93/hr
Minnesota 12,480973$18.28/hr$13.20/hr$14.27/hr$17.96/hr$21.45/hr$23.50/hr
U S 964,5307,716$18.72/hr$13.76/hr$15.88/hr$18.11/hr$21.44/hr$23.76/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction220$21.72/hr
Manufacturing380$21.78/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,020$18.60/hr
Information120$11.96/hr
Financial Activities710$19.11/hr
Professional and Business Services1,610$21.32/hr
Education and Health Services3,180$19.54/hr
Leisure and Hospitality1,960$13.65/hr
Other Services2,720$13.93/hr
Public Administration570$17.27/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 190$17.46/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 230$18.17/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 260$18.21/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 390$17.94/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 450$17.26/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 460$17.62/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 570$17.17/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 630$17.69/hr0.5%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 690$16.61/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 710$16.31/hr-1.2%
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 760$19.98/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 830$19.01/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 860$18.12/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 940$17.20/hr3.0%
Northwest Minnesota 970$18.88/hr-0.5%
Central Minnesota 1,140$17.94/hr2.4%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 7,720$18.17/hr-0.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 8,720$18.27/hrN/A
Minnesota 12,480$17.96/hr0.2%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Office Clerks, General 55,710$22.87/hr-3.9%
Billing and Posting Clerks 6,830$25.63/hr0.5%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 4,030$26.06/hr-1.7%
Customer Service Representatives 59,170$23.09/hr-4.4%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 7,830$37.38/hr-20.3%
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 340$23.48/hr-25.8%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 16,240$23.74/hr5.1%
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 1,840$23.19/hr-8.6%
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 3,740$22.35/hr7.4%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 2,700$29.56/hr-15.1%


  • Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
  • Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
  • Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
  • Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
  • Receive payment and record receipts for services.
  • Analyze data to determine answers to questions from customers or members of the public.
  • Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or reception area.
  • Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
  • Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
  • File and maintain records.