Receptionists and Information Clerks in Maryland

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You’re in luck! Jobs for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Maryland are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Maryland is growing faster than average.

• Receptionists and Information Clerks in Maryland earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Receptionist or Information Clerk Career?

• Business, Management & Marketing
• Business Support & Assistant Services
• Receptionist

How Many Receptionists and Information Clerks Work in Maryland?

In 2018, there were 18,510 Receptionists and Information Clerks working in the state.

There were 18,640 Receptionists and Information Clerks employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 130 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 13,720 Receptionists and Information Clerks working in it, which means Maryland has more Receptionists and Information Clerks than average.

Job Projections for Maryland

Jobs for Receptionists and Information Clerks in this state are growing at a rate of 14.2% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.1%.

Maryland Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 3,120 annual job openings, and a total of 23,640 jobs for Maryland Receptionists and Information Clerks in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 151,100 annual jobs and 1,149,200 total jobs in 2026.

What do Receptionists and Information Clerks Make in Maryland?

In 2018 wages for Receptionists and Information Clerks ranged from $20,080 to $44,220 with $29,140 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.66 to $21.26. The median hourly rate was $14.01.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $13.53 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.48.

The median salary in Maryland is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Maryland Metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Receptionists and Information Clerks.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	24,400	$31,590
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	22,480	$30,200
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	8,810	$29,530
Salisbury, MD-DE	1,160	$25,990
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV	610	$26,090
California-Lexington Park, MD	240	$27,240
Cumberland, MD-WV	160	$25,240

Top States for Receptionists and Information Clerks Employment

The table below shows the states where most Receptionists and Information Clerks work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	102,590	$31,470
New York	95,740	$32,900
Florida	82,180	$28,240
Texas	63,980	$26,420
New Jersey	54,490	$32,380
Illinois	39,890	$28,810
Pennsylvania	38,870	$27,920
North Carolina	34,730	$27,950
Ohio	33,180	$26,630
Virginia	32,230	$29,090
Michigan	30,440	$28,540
Washington	26,010	$33,230
Georgia	25,550	$27,310
Wisconsin	24,050	$29,480
Arizona	22,820	$28,670
Massachusetts	20,710	$30,890
Tennessee	18,690	$26,940
Maryland	18,510	$29,140
Colorado	18,240	$31,380
Minnesota	16,980	$29,910

Below are the states where Receptionists and Information Clerks get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$35,350
Alaska	$34,750
Connecticut	$34,010
Washington	$33,230
New York	$32,900
Rhode Island	$32,740
Vermont	$32,700
New Jersey	$32,380
California	$31,470
Colorado	$31,380

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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