Receptionists and Information Clerks Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for receptionists and information clerkss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$50,450
- California$46,100
- Washington$45,690
- New York$44,840
- Alaska$44,820
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$32,160
- Alabama$32,560
- Louisiana$32,800
- West Virginia$32,960
- Kentucky$33,760
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $50,450 | $49,060 | $24 | +27.9% | 2,000 |
| 2 | California | $46,100 | $44,100 | $22 | +16.8% | 82,470 |
| 3 | Washington | $45,690 | $44,710 | $22 | +15.8% | 26,500 |
| 4 | New York | $44,840 | $43,080 | $22 | +13.6% | 65,010 |
| 5 | Alaska | $44,820 | $44,720 | $22 | +13.6% | 1,530 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $43,950 | $43,870 | $21 | +11.4% | 18,970 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $43,430 | $41,600 | $21 | +10.1% | 3,510 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $42,960 | $40,630 | $21 | +8.9% | 14,980 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $42,950 | $41,650 | $21 | +8.8% | 42,060 |
| 10 | Maine | $42,760 | $42,440 | $21 | +8.4% | 3,440 |
| 11 | Colorado | $42,380 | $42,010 | $20 | +7.4% | 11,020 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $42,330 | $42,620 | $20 | +7.3% | 4,270 |
| 13 | Oregon | $42,040 | $40,900 | $20 | +6.5% | 13,590 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $40,940 | $41,150 | $20 | +3.8% | 25,580 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $40,790 | $39,530 | $20 | +3.4% | 1,930 |
| 16 | Maryland | $40,230 | $38,100 | $19 | +2% | 18,390 |
| 17 | Arizona | $40,100 | $38,730 | $19 | +1.6% | 23,220 |
| 18 | Illinois | $39,520 | $37,400 | $19 | +0.2% | 40,370 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $39,210 | $38,160 | $19 | -0.6% | 5,320 |
| 20 | Vermont | $38,980 | $38,370 | $19 | -1.2% | 1,160 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $38,750 | $37,510 | $19 | -1.8% | 11,800 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $38,580 | $37,480 | $19 | -2.2% | 1,540 |
| 23 | Nevada | $38,500 | $37,050 | $19 | -2.4% | 10,650 |
| 24 | Michigan | $38,480 | $37,470 | $19 | -2.5% | 25,230 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $38,420 | $38,280 | $18 | -2.6% | 5,760 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $38,330 | $37,860 | $18 | -2.9% | 6,750 |
| 27 | Delaware | $38,160 | $36,310 | $18 | -3.3% | 2,880 |
| 28 | Virginia | $38,100 | $37,060 | $18 | -3.4% | 23,360 |
| 29 | Montana | $38,020 | $37,360 | $18 | -3.6% | 1,280 |
| 30 | Florida | $37,720 | $36,810 | $18 | -4.4% | 63,280 |
| 31 | Idaho | $37,580 | $36,810 | $18 | -4.8% | 5,340 |
| 32 | Iowa | $37,440 | $37,330 | $18 | -5.1% | 4,660 |
| 33 | Utah | $37,320 | $36,960 | $18 | -5.4% | 12,020 |
| 34 | Missouri | $37,040 | $35,740 | $18 | -6.1% | 18,890 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $36,980 | $36,810 | $18 | -6.3% | 37,830 |
| 36 | Indiana | $36,300 | $36,160 | $17 | -8% | 17,360 |
| 37 | Georgia | $36,150 | $36,100 | $17 | -8.4% | 26,080 |
| 38 | Kansas | $36,110 | $36,050 | $17 | -8.5% | 7,290 |
| 39 | Ohio | $36,030 | $35,920 | $17 | -8.7% | 30,850 |
| 40 | Texas | $35,720 | $35,210 | $17 | -9.5% | 78,330 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $35,450 | $35,440 | $17 | -10.2% | 20,080 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $35,330 | $35,510 | $17 | -10.5% | 11,280 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $35,310 | $34,910 | $17 | -10.5% | 11,460 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $35,150 | $35,140 | $17 | -10.9% | 5,650 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $34,850 | $34,840 | $17 | -11.7% | 10,870 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $34,000 | $34,560 | $16 | -13.8% | 9,380 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $33,760 | $32,940 | $16 | -14.4% | 9,290 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $32,960 | $31,920 | $16 | -16.5% | 5,470 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $32,800 | $32,750 | $16 | -16.9% | 12,820 |
| 50 | Alabama | $32,560 | $32,590 | $16 | -17.5% | 10,460 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $32,160 | $31,160 | $15 | -18.5% | 6,920 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,450 | $53,200 | 8,510 |
| 2 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $47,260 | $46,420 | 160 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $47,130 | $52,950 | 3,990 |
| 4 | Napa, CA | $46,850 | $48,950 | 280 |
| 5 | Barnstable Town, MA | $45,820 | $45,350 | 670 |
| 6 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,820 | $47,620 | 14,260 |
| 7 | Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $45,650 | $43,900 | 180 |
| 8 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $45,550 | $49,340 | 1,160 |
| 9 | Vallejo, CA | $45,500 | $51,950 | 720 |
| 10 | Sheboygan, WI | $45,430 | $42,010 | 610 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing receptionists and information clerkss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $67,560 | $67,920 | 290 |
| 2 | Postal Service (Federal Government) | $67,560 | $67,920 | 290 |
| 3 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, State Government Owned | $64,270 | $58,620 | 120 |
| 4 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $56,720 | $56,250 | 620 |
| 5 | Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations | $56,610 | $55,830 | 460 |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $55,280 | $52,320 | 50 |
| 7 | Rail Transportation | $51,230 | $53,090 | 40 |
| 8 | Rail Transportation | $51,230 | $53,090 | 40 |
| 9 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $50,150 | $47,710 | 60 |
| 10 | Grain and Oilseed Milling | $49,640 | $48,530 | 40 |
| 11 | Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | $49,420 | $46,650 | — |
| 12 | Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing | $48,080 | $43,600 | 80 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do receptionists and information clerks make in the U.S.?
The median receptionists and information clerks salary in the United States is $38,010 per year (mean $39,460), and about 80% earn between $28,760 and $49,950.
How much do receptionists and information clerks make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $39,460 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays receptionists and information clerks the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for receptionists and information clerks at $50,450 per year (median $49,060).
What is the job outlook for receptionists and information clerks?
Employment is projected to change 0% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 128,500 openings per year.