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Receptionist

Receptionists greet visitors, answer phones, and perform various administrative tasks at the front desk.

$31,370
Median Salary
1.0 million
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
High Risk

Higher risk than 86% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 51/100

Moderate pivot potential — some transitions require new skills.

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Automation Risk Analysis

Real-time market signals

AI Can Do This Today
7/10 High
Job Postings
-38%
since 2019
Automation Timeline
2-4 years
until major impact

Why This Job Is At Risk

Digital check-in kiosks replace front desk

AI phone systems handle calls and routing

Virtual receptionists work remotely at lower cost

Smart building systems automate visitor management

Leaving This Role: 1.0M (38% job posting decline since 2019)
Competition Level: High - digital kiosks at 60% of new offices
Your Head Start: 6-12 months - move before full automation

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Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Moderate Demand
Current Employment
964.5K
BLS (2026)
Projected Growth
0%
2024-2034
Annual Openings
0
per year (growth + replacements)

Listing Trends

4 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
87.2K listings
Adzuna (87.2K)
🇩🇪 Germany
2.9K listings
Adzuna (570) Arbeitsagentur (2.3K)
🇫🇷 France
4.6K listings
Adzuna (2.8K) France Travail (1.8K)
🇪🇸 Spain
5.3K listings
Adzuna (5.3K)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3.9K listings
Adzuna (3.3K) Reed (615)
Sources: AdzunaArbeitsagenturFrance TravailReed
Updated Feb 25, 2026

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Office Manager

6-12 months
40%
Salary Change +60%
Skill Overlap
70%

Skills to Learn

Team ManagementBudgetingVendor RelationsProcess Improvement

Customer Success Representative

3-6 months
35%
Salary Change +45%
Skill Overlap
75%

Skills to Learn

Client CommunicationProblem SolvingCRM ToolsProduct Knowledge

Administrative Coordinator

3-6 months
45%
Salary Change +35%
Skill Overlap
80%

Skills to Learn

Project SupportCalendar ManagementTravel CoordinationEvent Planning

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