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Receptionist/Information Clerk

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AVG. SALARY

$30,060

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$30,060

Entry Annual Wage

$22,340

Experienced Annual Wage

$39,950

Average Hourly Wage

$14.45

Entry Hourly Wage

$10.74

Experienced Hourly Wage

$19.21

Median Hourly Wage

$13.94

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Enid MSA $30,060 or $14.45/hr $22,740 or $10.93/hr $38,000 or $18.27/hr
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $29,210 or $14.04/hr $23,390 or $11.24/hr $35,560 or $17.09/hr
Lawton MSA $27,670 or $13.30/hr $20,740 or $9.97/hr $36,110 or $17.36/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $30,360 or $14.60/hr $23,270 or $11.19/hr $39,950 or $19.21/hr
Tulsa MSA $30,420 or $14.63/hr $22,340 or $10.74/hr $39,650 or $19.06/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $28,600 or $13.75/hr $21,660 or $10.41/hr $35,420 or $17.03/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $31,890 or $15.33/hr $22,710 or $10.92/hr $40,330 or $19.39/hr
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $28,430 or $13.67/hr $20,860 or $10.03/hr $36,090 or $17.35/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $28,410 or $13.66/hr $21,430 or $10.30/hr $36,090 or $17.35/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 4%
Job Openings 1,240 estimated annual job openings
Employment 9,430 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma'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
Northeast 470 6% 3 N/A 63
Northwest 440 0% 1 N/A 56
Southeast 720 3% 2 N/A 93
Southwest 290 7% 2 N/A 39
Tulsa MSA 2,760 3% 10 N/A 360
Lawton MSA 270 7% 3 N/A 37
Oklahoma City MSA 3,360 5% 15 N/A 445
Enid 150 7% 1 N/A 21

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$34,600

Average Hourly Wage

$16.64

Average Annual Range

$24,350 to $46,220

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 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +0%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings small number
  A total of 14230 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment very large occupation
  This was a very large occupation in the United States, employing 1,037,100 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Slower than average growth
  Growing healthcare industries are projected to lead demand for receptionists, particularly in the offices of physicians, dentists, and other healthcare practitioners. Employment growth of receptionists in most other industries is expected to be slower as organizations continue to automate or consolidate administrative functions, such as by using computer software or websites to interact with the public or customers. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for men in 2022.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (46.1%)
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS621000) (36.8%)
  • Offices of physicians (NAICS621100) (17.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (12%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (11.9%)
  • Offices of dentists (NAICS621200) (8.8%)
  • Personal care services (NAICS812100) (6.8%)
  • Offices of other health practitioners (NAICS621300) (6.4%)
  • Other professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS541900) (6.1%)

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