Receptionists and Information Clerk Salary in the Industry of Miscellaneous Store Retailers

The salary statistics and trend of receptionists and information clerks in the industry of miscellaneous store retailers 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.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$18,520
25th Percentile Wage
$20,880
50th Percentile Wage
$26,810
75th Percentile Wage
$35,300
90th Percentile Wage
$43,490

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for receptionists and information clerks in the industry of miscellaneous store retailers. 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 $43,490. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent receptionists and information clerks is $18,520.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of receptionists and information clerks in the industry of Miscellaneous Store Retailers from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.

YearMedian Salary Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$26,810
0.00% 0.00%
2012
$26,810
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Table 3. Compare Receptionists and Information Clerk Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of receptionists and information clerks in 42 industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of receptionists and information clerks in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Clothing Stores
$29,980
Home Furnishings Stores
$29,810
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
$29,100
Vending Machine Operators
$28,960
Nonstore Retailers
$28,390
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
$27,640
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book Stores
$27,390
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
$27,390
Direct Selling Establishments
$27,350
Electronics and Appliance Stores
$26,940
Electronics and Appliance Stores
$26,940
Department Stores
$26,920
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
$26,910
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$26,810
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$26,660
Furniture Stores
$26,360
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
$25,830
Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$25,610
Sporting Goods Stores
$25,420
Miscellaneous Store Retailers
$25,320
Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
$25,140
Health and Personal Care Stores
$25,070
Health and Personal Care Stores
$25,070
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
$24,970
Building Material and Supplies Dealers
$24,890
Other General Merchandise Stores
$24,760
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
$24,690
Automobile Dealers
$24,650
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
$24,430
Shoe Stores
$24,420
Gasoline Stations
$24,200
Gasoline Stations
$24,200
Book Stores and News Dealers
$24,120
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
$23,680
General Merchandise Stores
$23,280
Florists
$23,270
Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores
$22,970
Specialty Food Stores
$22,800
Used Merchandise Stores
$21,940
Food and Beverage Stores
$21,440
Food and Beverage Stores
$21,250
Grocery Stores
$21,110

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