Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		13,980
Mean wage		$16.96
Entry wage		$12.58
10th percentile wage		$11.45
50th percentile wage		$16.40
90th percentile wage		$23.81

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	5,470	39.1%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	1,300	9.3%
Personal and Laundry Services	1,080	7.7%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	990	7.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Chemical Manufacturing	10	$21.09
Repair and Maintenance	70	$19.20
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing	10	$19.03
Educational Services	410	$19.00

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	$16.40		$20.03		-$3.63
2017	$16.20	+1.2%	$19.79	+1.2%	-$3.58
2016	$15.79	+2.6%	$19.29	+2.6%	-$3.49
2015	$15.31	+3.1%	$18.70	+3.1%	-$3.38
2014	$14.94	+2.5%	$18.24	+2.5%	-$3.30
2013	$14.64	+2.0%	$17.89	+2.0%	-$3.24
2012	$14.35	+2.0%	$17.53	+2.0%	-$3.17
2011	$14.11	+1.7%	$17.23	+1.7%	-$3.12
2010	$13.85	+1.8%	$16.92	+1.8%	-$3.06
2009	$13.63	+1.6%	$16.65	+1.6%	-$3.01
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.40		$22.55		-$6.15
2017	$16.20	+1.2%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$6.10
2016	$15.79	+2.6%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$5.92
2015	$15.31	+3.1%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$5.90
2014	$14.94	+2.5%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$5.83
2013	$14.64	+2.0%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$5.68
2012	$14.35	+2.0%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$5.56
2011	$14.11	+1.7%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$5.46
2010	$13.85	+1.8%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$5.41
2009	$13.63	+1.6%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$5.31

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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