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Receptionist and Information Clerk Salary

Receptionists and Information Clerks earn a median $38,010 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations

U.S. median
$38,010
$18.27 per hour
Range
$28,760 – $49,950
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
910,180
across the U.S.
▲2.1%
Pay trend: The median for receptionists and information clerks in the U.S. rose from $37,230 (May 2024) to $38,010 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).

What receptionists and information clerks do

Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
None required
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job outlook, 2025–35
-1.7% (declining)
Openings per year
105,100

Employment of receptionists and information clerks is projected to shrink 1.7% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 105,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Receptionist and Information Clerk take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Receptionist and Information Clerk
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$32,721
per year · effective tax rate 13.9%
$2,727Monthly
$1,363Twice a month
$1,259Every 2 weeks
$15.73Hourly
  • Federal income tax$2,381
  • Social Security (6.2%)$2,357
  • Medicare (1.45%)$551
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$32,721

Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$28,760$13.83$25,289
25th percentile$33,960$16.33$29,467
Median (50th)$38,010$18.27$32,721
75th percentile$45,130$21.70$38,442
90th percentile (top earners)$49,950$24.01$42,315

Best cities for receptionists and information clerks (after tax & cost of living)

#Metro areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1Madison, WI$43,600$36,075$37,0813,170
2Milwaukee, WI$42,920$35,559$36,6827,200
3Sioux Falls, SD$38,560$33,163$36,5912,430
4Spokane, WA$41,800$35,766$35,6432,370
5Omaha, NE$38,740$32,424$35,2783,330
6Seattle, WA$45,820$38,996$35,09014,260
7San Jose, CA$47,130$38,559$34,9193,990
8San Francisco, CA$49,450$40,254$34,8188,510
9Sacramento, CA$45,140$37,068$34,7504,570
10Bridgeport, CT$44,610$36,942$34,5694,780
11Providence, RI$41,720$34,754$34,1495,550
12Denver, CO$43,680$36,063$34,0925,480
13New Haven, CT$42,880$35,629$34,0762,680
14Kansas City, MO$37,210$31,267$33,7866,750
15Buffalo, NY$38,960$31,978$33,3643,930
16San Antonio, TX$36,550$31,548$33,3087,950
17Little Rock, AR$35,790$29,754$33,2953,390
18Cleveland, OH$36,320$31,147$33,1625,700
19Columbus, OH$36,910$31,605$33,1045,960
20Tulsa, OK$35,310$29,508$33,0762,500
21Nashville, TN$36,810$31,757$32,9644,040
22Fayetteville, AR$36,080$29,976$32,8132,530
23Boston, MA$43,930$35,501$32,79114,320
24Albany, NY$39,790$32,600$32,7422,650
25Rochester, NY$38,550$31,670$32,6382,840

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

Receptionist and Information Clerk salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
District of Columbia $49,060+11.8%$39,822 $37,050 – $64,2702,000
Alaska $44,720+0.8%$38,113 $32,810 – $57,3601,530
Washington $44,710+2.2%$38,104 $36,730 – $57,84026,500
California $44,100+1.7%$36,288 $36,410 – $58,80082,470
Massachusetts $43,870+2.9%$35,456 $35,790 – $54,27018,970
New York $43,080+3.6%$35,065 $34,740 – $59,14065,010
Rhode Island $42,620+5.6%$35,444 $32,940 – $50,0204,270
Maine $42,440+5.2%$34,598 $35,880 – $49,1403,440
Colorado $42,010+3.6%$34,795 $33,200 – $51,49011,020
New Jersey $41,650+6.6%$34,892 $33,420 – $54,29042,060
Hawaii $41,600+6.8%$33,926 $35,050 – $55,3103,510
Wisconsin $41,150+3.5%$34,214 $29,530 – $50,03025,580
Oregon $40,900+2.8%$32,294 $33,970 – $49,66013,590
Connecticut $40,630+3.9%$33,923 $34,120 – $54,17014,980
North Dakota $39,530+5.5%$33,942 $29,570 – $52,2201,930
Arizona $38,730+1.5%$32,540 $32,130 – $47,93023,220
Vermont $38,370+0.3%$32,159 $30,830 – $46,8101,160
South Dakota $38,280+4.7%$32,938 $27,920 – $47,8605,760
New Hampshire $38,160−3.1%$32,842 $26,800 – $53,3705,320
Maryland $38,100+0.3%$31,347 $31,750 – $49,18018,390
Nebraska $37,860+2.6%$31,757 $29,070 – $47,3506,750
Minnesota $37,510+1.6%$31,131 $28,320 – $50,54011,800
Wyoming $37,480+3.7%$32,295 $28,580 – $49,5701,540
Michigan $37,470+1.9%$30,945 $29,480 – $48,28025,230
Illinois $37,400+0.7%$30,524 $31,200 – $48,35040,370
Montana $37,360+5.7%$31,200 $27,240 – $47,4201,280
Iowa $37,330+4.5%$31,408 $26,740 – $47,6104,660
Virginia $37,060+2.5%$30,641 $28,800 – $47,22023,360
Nevada $37,050+3.3%$31,950 $29,340 – $47,79010,650
Utah $36,960+2.4%$31,180 $27,870 – $47,21012,020
Florida $36,810+2.1%$31,757 $28,850 – $46,48063,280
Idaho $36,810+3.2%$30,914 $28,500 – $47,1005,340
Pennsylvania $36,810+2.2%$30,627 $24,820 – $48,31037,830
Delaware $36,310+1.4%$30,017 $31,200 – $47,6102,880
Indiana $36,160+1.1%$30,197 $24,410 – $47,31017,360
Georgia $36,100+0.0%$29,936 $24,920 – $47,19026,080
Kansas $36,050+2.1%$29,934 $27,390 – $45,6907,290
Ohio $35,920+2.0%$30,836 $26,070 – $46,84030,850
Missouri $35,740+1.6%$30,155 $29,230 – $46,66018,890
South Carolina $35,510+1.6%$29,739 $22,710 – $46,75011,280
North Carolina $35,440+0.1%$29,751 $23,270 – $46,21020,080
Texas $35,210+2.1%$30,471 $24,700 – $47,38078,330
New Mexico $35,140+2.4%$29,871 $26,970 – $44,2105,650
Tennessee $34,910+2.8%$30,230 $25,400 – $45,98011,460
Arkansas $34,840+2.6%$29,028 $27,610 – $43,93010,870
Oklahoma $34,560+2.7%$28,939 $24,700 – $44,7609,380
Kentucky $32,940+5.5%$27,612 $23,720 – $44,2709,290
Louisiana $32,750+7.1%$27,898 $21,420 – $44,41012,820
Alabama $32,590+5.5%$27,002 $22,830 – $40,73010,460
West Virginia $31,920+4.4%$26,998 $23,690 – $42,7405,470
Mississippi $31,160+2.9%$26,703 $22,310 – $42,9906,920

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a receptionist and information clerk make?

The national median salary for receptionists and information clerks is $38,010 a year ($18.27 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,760 and the top 10% earn over $49,950. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays receptionists and information clerks the most?

District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $49,060. After taxes and local prices, Madison, WI offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.

How many receptionists and information clerks are there in the U.S.?

About 910,180 people work as receptionists and information clerks nationwide.

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