The salary statistics and trend of receptionists and information clerks in the industry of other 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 | $20,280 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $30,670 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $37,550 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for receptionists and information clerks in the industry of other 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 $37,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent receptionists and information clerks is $20,280.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of receptionists and information clerks in the industry of Other General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $24,760 | -7.92% | 8.68% |
| 2015 | $26,720 | -0.41% | - |
| 2014 | $26,830 | 10.14% | - |
| 2013 | $24,110 | 6.22% | - |
| 2012 | $22,610 | - | - |
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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