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Receptionist/Information Clerk

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AVG. SALARY

$37,080

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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North Dakota Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$37,080

Entry Annual Wage

$27,710

Experienced Annual Wage

$46,220

Average Hourly Wage

$17.83

Entry Hourly Wage

$13.32

Experienced Hourly Wage

$22.22

Median Hourly Wage

$17.59

North Dakota Regional Earnings

North Dakota Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bismarck MSA $36,890 or $17.74/hr $26,370 or $12.68/hr $45,950 or $22.09/hr
Fargo ND-MN MSA $36,000 or $17.31/hr $27,000 or $12.98/hr $45,440 or $21.85/hr
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA $36,350 or $17.48/hr $27,830 or $13.38/hr $45,170 or $21.71/hr

North Dakota Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $37,710 or $18.13/hr $30,140 or $14.49/hr $46,540 or $22.37/hr
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $38,930 or $18.72/hr $31,210 or $15.00/hr $48,920 or $23.52/hr

North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 4%
Job Openings 328 estimated annual job openings
Employment 2,356 were employed in this occupation
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Offices of physicians (NAICS621100) (15.28%)
  • Offices of dentists (NAICS621200) (10.42%)
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (6.64%)
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (5.33%)
  • Personal care services (NAICS812100) (3.79%)
  • Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (NAICS623100) (3.5%)
  • Employment services (NAICS561300) (3.27%)
  • Other professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS541900) (2.76%)
  • Office administrative services (NAICS561100) (2.52%)

North Dakota's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 1 123 7% 1 17 18
Region 2 250 1% 33 33
Region 4 320 4% 1 44 45
Region 5 778 4% 3 105 108
Region 7 578 9% 5 80 85

Regions with decreasing outlook (negative growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 3 49 -8% 6 6
Region 6 131 -1% 17 17
Region 8 123 -2% 16 16

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$36,590

Average Hourly Wage

$17.59

Average Annual Range

$26,940 to $47,360

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +0%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings small number
  A total of 14260 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment very large occupation
  This was a very large occupation in the United States, employing 1,068,800 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 workers)
Growth Slower than average growth
  Growing healthcare industries are projected to lead demand for receptionists, particularly in physicians’ and dentists’ offices and in outpatient care centers. Employment growth of receptionists in other industries is expected to be slower as organizations continue to automate or consolidate administrative functions. For example, many organizations use computer software, websites, mobile applications, or other technology to interact with the public or customers. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for men in 2023.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (44.7%)
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS621000) (35.4%)
  • Offices of physicians (NAICS621100) (17%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (12%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (10.9%)
  • Offices of dentists (NAICS621200) (8.3%)
  • Offices of other health practitioners (NAICS621300) (6.4%)
  • Personal care services (NAICS812100) (6.3%)