Receptionists
National Occupation Code (NOC): 1414 ยท Browse All Occupations
Receptionists greet people arriving at offices, hospitals and other establishments, direct visitors to appropriate person or service, answer and forward telephone calls, take messages, schedule appointments and perform other clerical duties. They are employed by hospitals, medical and dental offices and throughout the public and private sectors. Telephone operators are included in this group.
Alternate Job Titles
- Admitting Clerk
- Answering Service Operator
- Appointment Clerk
- Beauty Salon Receptionist
- Booking Clerk - Hospital
- Booking Clerk - Medical Office
- Business Receptionist
- Charge Operator - Telephone System
- Chief Telephone Operator
- Clerk Switchboard Operator
- Collect Call Operator - Telephone System
- Dental Office Receptionist
- Dental Receptionist
- Doctor's Office Receptionist
- Emergency Admitting Clerk
- Front Desk Clerk (except Hotel)
- Guest Service Representative - Spa
- Hospital Admissions Clerk
- Hospital Admitting Clerk
- Hospital Receptionist
- Information Desk Clerk
- Information Officer - Elections Canada
- International Exchange Operator - Telephone System
- Long Distance Telephone Operator
- Mail And Message Distribution Clerk
- Medical Clinic Receptionist
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Office Secretary-receptionist
- Medical Receptionist
- Office Reception Clerk
- Office Receptionist
- Operator - Telephone System
- Reception Clerk
- Reception Desk Clerk (except Hotel)
- Receptionist
- Receptionist-clerk
- Receptionist-secretary
- Receptionist-switchboard Operator
- Receptionist-telephone Operator
- Receptionist-typist
- Service Assistant - Telephone System
- Spa Receptionist
- Switchboard Operator
- Telephone Answering Service Operator
- Telephone Clerk
- Telephone Operator
- Telephone Service Analyst
- Telephone Service Assistant
- Telereceptionist
- Toll Operator
- Voice Communication System Operator
- Answering Service Operator
- Appointment Clerk
- Business Receptionist
- Dental Receptionist
- Hospital Admitting Clerk
- Medical Receptionist
- Office Reception Clerk
- Receptionist
- Switchboard Operator
- Telephone Operator
- Telephone Service Assistant
- Telereceptionist
- Toll Operator
- Mail And Message Distribution Clerk
- Medical Office Assistant
- Office Support
- Office Support Specialist
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for receptionists.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $15,025 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $21,124 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $31,160 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $29,338 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | $20,039 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $18,050 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $24,552 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for receptionists.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $24,552 |
| Female | $19,138 |
Extracted Salary Information (243 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for receptionists.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for receptionists
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 615 |
| 25 to 34 years | 600 |
| 35 to 44 years | 460 |
| 45 to 54 years | 635 |
| 55 to 64 years | 505 |
| 65 to 74 years | 140 |
| 75 years and over | 15 |
| Total | 2,965 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for receptionists. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 1,725 |
| Part Time | 1,310 |
| Total | 3,030 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for receptionists. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 110 |
| Female | 2,920 |
| Total | 3,030 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for receptionists. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 2,910 |
| Self Employed | 55 |
| Total | 2,965 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for receptionists. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 2,715 |
| Unemployed | 245 |
| Total | 2,965 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for receptionists. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 195 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 1,190 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 65 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 1,170 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 60 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 355 |
| Total | 3,030 |