As of June 2026, Receptionists and Information Clerks has an AI-exposure score of 70/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Receptionists and Information Clerks

70/100
High exposure
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More exposed than 91% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$38,010. About 128,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
  • File and maintain records.
  • Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, or operating calculators or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents.
  • Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
  • Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
  • Receive payment and record receipts for services.
  • Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
  • Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
  • Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
  • Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
  • Calculate and quote rates for tours, stocks, insurance policies, or other products or services.
  • Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
  • Schedule space or equipment for special programs and prepare lists of participants.
  • Analyze data to determine answers to questions from customers or members of the public.
  • Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
  • Enroll individuals to participate in programs and notify them of their acceptance.
  • Take orders for merchandise or materials and send them to the proper departments to be filled.
  • Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or reception area.
Augmentable

No augmentable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (100%).

Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (100%).

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Receptionists and Information Clerks — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$44,100New York: US$43,080Texas: US$35,210

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$38,010. More states are being added.

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