SOC 43-4171 · May 2025 · United States
Receptionists and Information Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks across the United States is $38,010 per year, measured over 910,180 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $49,060.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Receptionists and Information Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 57.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $49,060 and Mississippi pays $31,160.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $49,060 | 2,000 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $44,720 | 1,530 | |
| 3 | Washington | $44,710 | 26,500 | |
| 4 | California | $44,100 | 82,470 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $43,870 | 18,970 | |
| 6 | New York | $43,080 | 65,010 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $42,620 | 4,270 | |
| 8 | Maine | $42,440 | 3,440 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $42,010 | 11,020 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $41,650 | 42,060 |
States with the most Receptionists and Information Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 82,470 | $44,100 | |
| 2 | Texas | 78,330 | $35,210 | |
| 3 | New York | 65,010 | $43,080 | |
| 4 | Florida | 63,280 | $36,810 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 42,060 | $41,650 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 40,370 | $37,400 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 37,830 | $36,810 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 30,850 | $35,920 | |
| 9 | Washington | 26,500 | $44,710 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 26,080 | $36,100 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $49,450 | 8,510 |
| 2 | Fairbanks | $47,260 | 160 |
| 3 | San Jose | $47,130 | 3,990 |
| 4 | Napa | $46,850 | 280 |
| 5 | Barnstable Town | $45,820 | 670 |
| 6 | Seattle | $45,820 | 14,260 |
| 7 | Hanford | $45,650 | 180 |
| 8 | Santa Rosa | $45,550 | 1,160 |
| 9 | Vallejo | $45,500 | 720 |
| 10 | Sheboygan | $45,430 | 610 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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