The salary statistics and trend of receptionists and information clerks in the industry of general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare receptionists and information clerk salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,620 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $20,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $23,280 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $26,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $31,640 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for receptionists and information clerks in the industry of general merchandise stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) receptionists and information clerks is $31,640. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent receptionists and information clerks is $18,620.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of receptionists and information clerks in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $23,280 | -7.60% | -4.55% |
| 2016 | $25,050 | -4.03% | - |
| 2015 | $26,060 | -1.61% | - |
| 2014 | $26,480 | 8.50% | - |
| 2013 | $24,230 | -0.45% | - |
| 2012 | $24,340 | - | - |
The average salaries of receptionists and information clerks in 42 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of receptionists and information clerks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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