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Receptionist/Information Clerk

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AVG. SALARY

$32,240

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Decreasing

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$32,240

Entry Annual Wage

$22,950

Experienced Annual Wage

$42,630

Average Hourly Wage

$15.50

Entry Hourly Wage

$11.03

Experienced Hourly Wage

$20.50

Median Hourly Wage

$15.05

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Enid MSA $29,980 or $14.42/hr $23,280 or $11.19/hr $37,320 or $17.94/hr
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $31,290 or $15.04/hr $23,950 or $11.51/hr $38,410 or $18.47/hr
Lawton MSA $29,990 or $14.42/hr $22,620 or $10.87/hr $40,390 or $19.42/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $33,120 or $15.92/hr $22,950 or $11.03/hr $44,250 or $21.27/hr
Tulsa MSA $33,150 or $15.94/hr $24,750 or $11.90/hr $42,630 or $20.50/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $30,520 or $14.67/hr $22,550 or $10.84/hr $38,720 or $18.62/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $31,690 or $15.23/hr $23,660 or $11.37/hr $42,630 or $20.50/hr
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $28,030 or $13.48/hr $21,160 or $10.17/hr $36,600 or $17.60/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $30,280 or $14.56/hr $23,030 or $11.07/hr $37,040 or $17.81/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Decreasing
Growth rate is estimated to be -1%
Job Openings 1,462 estimated annual job openings
Employment 11,202 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

$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%)

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