Receptionists and Information Clerks salary
Office & admin · OCC code 43-4171 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Receptionists and Information Clerks in the US earn a median of $37,230 per year (mean $38,480) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is -24.8% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, below the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $32,660 and $44,070; the top 10% earn $48,870 or more. The median hourly wage is $17.90. About 964,530 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is Alaska ($44,380). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Receptionists and Information Clerks pay range (national percentiles)
What receptionists and information clerks earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $28,280 |
| 25th percentile | $32,660 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $37,230 |
| Mean (average) | $38,480 |
| 75th percentile | $44,070 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $48,870 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary by state
Median and mean wage for receptionists and information clerks in each of the 51 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $37,230.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $44,380 | $44,150 | 1,700 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $43,900 | $46,650 | 2,390 |
| 3 | Washington | $43,760 | $44,760 | 25,190 |
| 4 | California | $43,360 | $44,980 | 80,400 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $42,650 | $43,200 | 22,140 |
| 6 | New York | $41,570 | $43,430 | 76,590 |
| 7 | Colorado | $40,560 | $41,530 | 11,680 |
| 8 | Maine | $40,360 | $41,270 | 4,040 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $40,360 | $41,490 | 5,160 |
| 10 | Oregon | $39,800 | $41,150 | 14,180 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $39,750 | $39,870 | 26,880 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $39,390 | $40,080 | 5,050 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $39,110 | $42,110 | 14,510 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $39,060 | $41,270 | 48,710 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $38,950 | $41,160 | 3,250 |
| 16 | Vermont | $38,240 | $38,470 | 1,320 |
| 17 | Arizona | $38,150 | $39,420 | 25,160 |
| 18 | Maryland | $38,000 | $39,880 | 16,880 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $37,480 | $38,500 | 2,060 |
| 20 | Illinois | $37,150 | $38,850 | 39,800 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $36,910 | $37,580 | 12,480 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $36,890 | $37,130 | 6,320 |
| 23 | Michigan | $36,770 | $37,580 | 24,560 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $36,560 | $36,750 | 5,880 |
| 25 | Virginia | $36,170 | $37,050 | 24,920 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $36,150 | $36,590 | 1,450 |
| 27 | Georgia | $36,100 | $36,920 | 33,460 |
| 28 | Utah | $36,090 | $36,150 | 12,090 |
| 29 | Florida | $36,070 | $37,000 | 70,960 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $36,030 | $36,340 | 37,080 |
| 31 | Nevada | $35,850 | $37,040 | 10,660 |
| 32 | Delaware | $35,820 | $36,520 | 2,430 |
| 33 | Indiana | $35,760 | $35,360 | 16,470 |
| 34 | Iowa | $35,730 | $35,980 | 4,980 |
| 35 | Idaho | $35,680 | $35,500 | 6,690 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $35,400 | $34,870 | 25,050 |
| 37 | Montana | $35,360 | $34,950 | 1,490 |
| 38 | Kansas | $35,320 | $35,400 | 7,820 |
| 39 | Ohio | $35,210 | $35,020 | 30,880 |
| 40 | Missouri | $35,170 | $35,850 | 18,390 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $34,950 | $35,050 | 12,310 |
| 42 | Texas | $34,480 | $34,630 | 81,110 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $34,320 | $34,920 | 5,370 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $33,970 | $34,280 | 15,360 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $33,960 | $33,740 | 11,520 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $33,640 | $33,740 | 9,090 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $31,230 | $32,450 | 11,910 |
| 48 | Alabama | $30,900 | $31,740 | 10,620 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $30,570 | $31,030 | 13,440 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $30,570 | $31,710 | 5,690 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $30,270 | $31,320 | 6,930 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: Alaska ($44,380). Lowest: Mississippi ($30,270).
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| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receptionists and Information Clerks (this job) | $37,230 | $38,480 | -24.8% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,830 | $37,730 | -25.6% |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $38,090 | $40,880 | -23.1% |
| Security Guards | $38,370 | $42,890 | -22.5% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,930 | $37,460 | -27.4% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,690 | $37,850 | -27.9% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make?
Receptionists and Information Clerks earn a national median of $37,230 per year (mean $38,480) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $32,660 (25th percentile) and $44,070 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $48,870 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $28,280. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for receptionists and information clerks?
The median hourly wage is $17.90 and the mean is $18.50 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays receptionists and information clerks the most?
Alaska has the highest median wage for receptionists and information clerks at $44,380, versus a national median of $37,230. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many receptionists and information clerks are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 964,530 receptionists and information clerks are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #115 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 43-4171), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20