Not Very Resilient

Last Update: 11/4/2026

AI Resilience Score for Receptionist/Info Clerk:

32.5%

Median Score

Meaningful human contribution

Low

Long-term employer demand

Med

Sustained economic opportunity

Low

Our confidence in this score:
High

Methodology and Scoring Rationale

To score how resilient receptionist and information clerk work is to AI, we ask one question in three parts:

First, how much of the job still needs a human, read from six AI-exposure sources: our own AI Resilience Model, Anthropic's Observed Exposure, Microsoft's AI Applicability, Will Robots Take My Job, OpenAI Signals, and Google ATLAS. We call this dimension Meaningful Human Contribution (MHC) and weight it at 40%.

Next, whether employers will keep hiring for this job over the long term. This dimension, which we call Long-term Employer Demand (LTE), is calculated from BLS data and weighted at 30%.

Last, whether pay and mobility will hold up. We use wage bill and adaptive capacity data from independent researchers (Althoff & Reichardt, 2026; Manning & Aguirre, 2026). We call this dimension Sustained Economic Opportunity (SEO) and weight it at 30%.

For receptionists and information clerks, all nine sources had data and strongly agreed: every AI exposure source rated this role Low on resilience, meaning AI can handle most of the routine tasks involved. Demand holds at medium, but pay and mobility signals are weak. That rare agreement across all sources pushes confidence to high and lands the score at "Not Very Resilient."

AI Resilience Report forReceptionists and Information Clerks

$38,010 median salary•105,100 annual openings•SOC Code: 43-4171.00

Receptionists and Information Clerks are less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.

Receptionist work earns a "Not Very Resilient" label mainly because so many of its core daily tasks, like answering phones, booking appointments, routing calls, and responding to FAQs, are exactly the kind of repetitive, predictable work that AI voice agents and chatbots handle cheaply and efficiently. Employers are already paying attention to the savings, with 40% planning to reduce staff where AI can fill the gap by 2026, and the job market reflects this pressure with projected growth sitting at roughly 0% through 2034.

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This role is not very resilient

Receptionist work earns a "Not Very Resilient" label mainly because so many of its core daily tasks, like answering phones, booking appointments, routing calls, and responding to FAQs, are exactly the kind of repetitive, predictable work that AI voice agents and chatbots handle cheaply and efficiently. Employers are already paying attention to the savings, with 40% planning to reduce staff where AI can fill the gap by 2026, and the job market reflects this pressure with projected growth sitting at roughly 0% through 2034.

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Latest AI news for Receptionist/Info Clerk

As AI continues to evolve, careers like Receptionists and Information Clerks face significant changes. Articles highlight that clerical roles are among the most vulnerable to automation. For instance, Australia's labor report predicts a shift where generative AI will take over many clerical tasks, impacting job security. However, understanding these trends can foster AI resilience; by focusing on enhancing interpersonal skills and adapting to new technologies, students can position themselves to thrive in a transformed job landscape. Embracing continuous learning will be key to navigating this transition successfully.

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Career: Receptionists and Information Clerks

They welcome visitors, answer phones, and provide information to help people find what they need efficiently.

Alternate Titles

Front Desk Receptionist · Greeter · Office Assistant · Receptionist · Clerk Specialist · Information Assistant (Info Assistant) · Medical Receptionist · Member Services Representative (Member Services Rep) · Registration Clerk · Scheduler

Employment & Wage Data

Median Wage

$38,010

Jobs (2025)

947,500

Growth (2025-35)

-1.7%

Annual Openings

105,100

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

None

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035

Task-Level AI Resilience Scores

AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years

1

92% ResilienceCore Task

Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or reception area.

2

62% ResilienceCore Task

Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.

3

55% ResilienceCore Task

Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.

4

45% ResilienceCore Task

Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.

5

38% ResilienceCore Task

Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.

6

30% ResilienceSupplemental

Enroll individuals to participate in programs and notify them of their acceptance.

7

29% ResilienceCore Task

Receive payment and record receipts for services.

Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.

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AI Resilience Report for Receptionists and Information Clerks 2026