High Risk Declining

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

Competition Forecast

Millions will compete for the same safe roles. Act now for a head start.

1.0M (38% job posting decline since 2019)

Workers Leaving This Role

Top Target Role

Office Manager

Expected Competition

High - digital kiosks at 60% of new offices

Your Head Start

6-12 months - move before full automation

1.0M (38% job posting decline since 2019) workers will flood the job market competing for the same transition paths.

Estimates based on labor market research from BLS, McKinsey, and World Economic Forum. Actual outcomes may vary.

Urgency Indicators

AI Capability Today 7/10

How well can AI perform this job today (1-10)

Job Posting Trend -38% since 2019

Change in job postings over recent years

Automation Timeline 2-4 years

Estimated time until significant automation

iPad kiosks replace lobby staff at 60% of new offices Dialpad AI answers and routes calls automatically Envoy manages visitor check-in without humans

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

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Office Manager

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

Skills to Learn

Team ManagementBudgetingVendor RelationsProcess Improvement

Customer Success Representative

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

Skills to Learn

Client CommunicationProblem SolvingCRM ToolsProduct Knowledge

Administrative Coordinator

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

Skills to Learn

Project SupportCalendar ManagementTravel CoordinationEvent Planning

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