Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Occupation description: Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization. Excludes Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service (43-2011).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 3,063 | 3,287 | 7.3 | 185 | 242 | 449 |
| United States | 1,101,500 | 1,160,800 | 0.0 | 65,800 | 86,100 | 157,900 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with very high employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 15.02 | 10.16 | 12.05 | 14.45 | 17.64 | 20.86 |
| Alaska | 17.05 | 11.16 | 13.53 | 16.93 | 19.70 | 23.71 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 16.97 | 11.52 | 13.76 | 16.81 | 19.41 | 23.34 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 15.48 | 10.33 | 11.15 | 14.60 | 19.37 | 22.62 |
| Balance of State | 18.22 | 11.76 | 14.99 | 17.88 | 21.23 | 25.62 |
