Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in New York

Ranked #4 of 51 · NY

13.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $44,840 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $43,080
Employment 65,010

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $34,740P25 $37,470 Median $43,080P75 $49,080P90 $59,140

About 80% of receptionists and information clerkss in New York earn between $34,740 and $59,140. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New York
$44,840
U.S. average
$39,460

The mean receptionists and information clerks salary in New York is $44,840, about 13.6% above the U.S. average ($39,460). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New York

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $44,690 $45,430 74,190
Syracuse, NY $39,900 $41,750 2,340
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $39,790 $41,540 2,650
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $39,550 $41,560 760
Kingston, NY $39,540 $41,100 440
Glens Falls, NY $39,440 $41,810 350
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $39,410 $41,430 1,770
Ithaca, NY $39,400 $42,250 300

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do receptionists and information clerks make in New York?

The median receptionists and information clerks salary in New York is $43,080 per year (mean $44,840), and about 80% earn between $34,740 and $59,140.

How much do receptionists and information clerks make per hour in New York?

Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $44,840 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New York a high-paying state for receptionists and information clerks?

New York ranks #4 of 51 states for receptionists and information clerks pay. Its mean salary of $44,840 is about 13.6% above the U.S. average of $39,460.

Which metro areas in New York pay receptionists and information clerks the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New York for receptionists and information clerks are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($44,690), Syracuse, NY ($39,900), Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($39,790), by median annual wage.

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