Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		13,290
Mean wage		$16.42
Entry wage		$12.07
10th percentile wage		$10.92
50th percentile wage		$15.78
90th percentile wage		$23.43

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	5,220	39.3%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1,340	10.1%
Personal and Laundry Services	1,140	8.6%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	810	6.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services	420	21.22
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing	10	18.72
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities	90	18.68
Chemical Manufacturing	10	18.46

Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)

Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$15.78		$19.79		-$4.01
2016	$15.16	+4.1%	$19.02	+4.1%	-$3.85
2015	$14.79	+2.5%	$18.55	+2.5%	-$3.75
2014	$14.50	+2%	$18.18	+2%	-$3.68
2013	$14.21	+2%	$17.82	+2%	-$3.61
2012	$13.97	+1.7%	$17.52	+1.7%	-$3.54
2011	$13.72	+1.8%	$17.20	+1.8%	-$3.48
2010	$13.50	+1.6%	$16.93	+1.6%	-$3.43
2009	$13.24	+1.9%	$16.61	+1.9%	-$3.36
2008	$12.88	+2.8%	$16.16	+2.8%	-$3.27
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.78		$22.06		-$6.28
2016	$15.16	+4.1%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$6.19
2015	$14.79	+2.5%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$6.11
2014	$14.50	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$5.96
2013	$14.21	+2%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$5.83
2012	$13.97	+1.7%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$5.73
2011	$13.72	+1.8%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$5.67
2010	$13.50	+1.6%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$5.57
2009	$13.24	+1.9%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$5.56
2008	$12.88	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$5.44

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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