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SOC 43-4171·Office & Administrative Support
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Median wage
$42,466
10-yr outlook
+20.1%by 2032
Openings / year
11,276
Workers in NY
76,590
How pay grows with experience
Receptionists and Information Clerks — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $35,746 |
| Median (typical) | $42,466 |
| Experienced | $48,678 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Receptionists and Information Clerks — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $45,523 |
| Long Island | $45,411 |
| Hudson Valley | $42,421 |
| Capital Region | $40,453 |
| North Country | $39,534 |
| Western New York | $38,887 |
| Finger Lakes | $38,335 |
| Southern Tier | $38,144 |
| Mohawk Valley | $38,079 |
| Central New York | $37,910 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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