The salary statistics and trend of receptionists and information clerks in the industry of department 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 | $19,370 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,700 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,920 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $33,350 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,850 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for receptionists and information clerks in the industry of department 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 $38,850. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,920. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent receptionists and information clerks is $19,370.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of receptionists and information clerks in the industry of Department Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $26,920 | 15.42% | 4.49% |
| 2015 | $22,770 | -11.02% | - |
| 2014 | $25,280 | 1.58% | - |
| 2013 | $24,880 | -3.34% | - |
| 2012 | $25,710 | - | - |
The average salaries of receptionists and information clerks in seven 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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Department Stores | |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Book Stores and News Dealers | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Used Merchandise Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
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