SOC 43-4171 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Receptionists and Information Clerks — Albany
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY · 10 metro areas compared
At $39,790, median pay for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Albany, NY tracks the national median of $38,010 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,790, median pay for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Albany, NY tracks the national median of $38,010 closely. Pay ranges from under $33,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $49,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,440 to $45,650.
Employment stands at 2,650, or 5.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $44,690. Of the 557 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 500th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,300 | −12.4% |
| 25th | $36,440 | −4.1% |
| Median (50th) | $39,790 | +4.7% |
| 75th | $45,650 | +20.1% |
| 90th | $49,550 | +30.4% |
| Mean | $41,540 | +9.3% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $44,690 | 74,190 | |
| 2 | Syracuse | $39,900 | 2,340 | |
| 3 | Kingston | $39,540 | 440 | |
| 4 | Glens Falls | $39,440 | 350 | |
| 5 | Kiryas Joel | $39,410 | 1,770 | |
| 6 | Ithaca | $39,400 | 300 | |
| 7 | Buffalo | $38,960 | 3,930 | |
| 8 | Rochester | $38,550 | 2,840 | |
| 9 | Elmira | $37,380 | 200 | |
| 10 | Binghamton | $37,010 | 600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $39,790 buys what $36,877 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,877US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,790 a year, 4.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,300 to $49,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,650 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $44,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Albany, NY?
The median annual wage is $39,790, or $19.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,010, so pay in Albany, NY is 4.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albany, NY earns more than $49,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $44,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,650 jobs in this occupation in Albany, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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