2. Receptionist
Average pay: $12/hour
If you have the talent of eloquence about you, then you might want to explore this option number two on our list of jobs for 17 year olds in NYC further. Receptionist jobs do not require a lot of experience, but you just need to know how to operate a computer and answer a few basic question about your employer. However, if you wish to get a job as a receptionist, be prepared to face a lot of competition.

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