Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization. Excludes “Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service” (43-2011). 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 2.5% Openings Per Year 4,829
Wages	Median Hourly $18 per hour Average Annual $38,300 per year
Education Needed	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Education Available in Washington	Receptionist
Related Occupations	Billing and Posting Clerks Customer Service Representatives Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan Office Clerks, General Retail Salespersons Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Tellers