Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, employment is projected to grow 7 percent between 2017-2025, which is average for all occupations. Job growth, coupled with the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force, will generate a large number of job openings for receptionists and information clerks.
Job Potential Earnings
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, hourly wages for receptionists and information clerks start around $12, the average hourly pay rate is $17.00.