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Receptionists and Information Clerks in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania the median pay is $36,810 a year, 3% below the national median of $38,010.

$36,810median pay in Pennsylvania, per year
$30,700–$42,930middle half earn
37,830employed in Pennsylvania
$38,010U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Pennsylvania

108open roles like this on employer career sites, 4 in Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania, annual.