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Receptionists and Information Clerks in District of Columbia

Receptionists and information clerks answer questions and direct inquiries from visitors, customers, and the public about an organization's services, departments, and staff. They work in offices, medical facilities, hotels, businesses, and other establishments where they serve as a first point of contact, providing information and routing people to the right department or person. In District of Columbia the median pay is $49,060 a year, 29% above the national median of $38,010.

$49,060median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$39,850–$57,760middle half earn
2,000employed in District of Columbia
$38,010U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia

108open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in District of Columbia or remote
17employers hiring
52posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingActive ListeningService OrientationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessWritingCoordination

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)Public Safety and Security

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O*NET-SOC 43-4171.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.