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Receptionists and Information Clerks in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin the median pay is $41,150 a year, 8% above the national median of $38,010.

$41,150median pay in Wisconsin, per year
$36,000–$46,570middle half earn
25,580employed in Wisconsin
$38,010U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Wisconsin

108open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Wisconsin or remote
17employers hiring
52posted in the last 7 days
FL · NY · TXwhere most openings are

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, Wisconsin, annual.