Receptionist/Information Clerk

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AVG. SALARY

$38,500

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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

$38,500

Entry Annual Wage

$27,380

Experienced Annual Wage

$48,730

Average Hourly Wage

$18.51

Entry Hourly Wage

$13.16

Experienced Hourly Wage

$23.43

Median Hourly Wage

$18.02

North Dakota Regional Earnings

North Dakota Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bismarck MSA $38,310 or $18.42/hr $27,380 or $13.16/hr $48,050 or $23.10/hr
Fargo ND-MN MSA $37,490 or $18.02/hr $24,470 or $11.76/hr $47,890 or $23.02/hr
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA $37,960 or $18.25/hr $23,750 or $11.42/hr $47,890 or $23.03/hr
Minot MSA $37,840 or $18.19/hr $28,310 or $13.61/hr $48,110 or $23.13/hr

North Dakota Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,120 or $19.29/hr $29,120 or $14.00/hr $52,110 or $25.05/hr
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $41,230 or $19.82/hr $30,330 or $14.58/hr $52,600 or $25.29/hr

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

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 2%
Job Openings 306 estimated annual job openings
Employment 2,272 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 98 5% 13 13
Region 2 220 0% 29 29
Region 4 337 3% 1 45 46
Region 5 789 4% 3 105 108
Region 7 537 6% 3 72 75

Regions with decreasing outlook (negative growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 3 47 -9% 6 6
Region 6 104 -4% 13 13
Region 8 114 -4% 15 15

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$38,480

Average Hourly Wage

$18.50

Average Annual Range

$28,280 to $48,870

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 decreasing
  The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be -1%.
(The National average for all occupations is +4%)
Job Openings small number
  A total of 13780 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
Employment very large occupation
  This was a very large occupation in the United States, employing 1,054,500 workers in 2023.
(The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
Growth Declining growth
  Employment of receptionists is expected to decline 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 2024.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (45.3%)
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS621000) (35.4%)
  • Offices of physicians (NAICS621100) (17%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (12.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (11%)
  • Offices of dentists (NAICS621200) (8%)
  • Personal care services (NAICS812100) (6.7%)
  • Offices of other health practitioners (NAICS621300) (6.5%)