The average salary for a receptionists and information clerk in the United States is $36,590, but the range typically falls between $30,450 and $40,720. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $17.59, with a range between $14.64 and $19.58.
There are approximately 1,003,820 people employed as a receptionists and information clerk in the United States. With Texas, California, New York employing the highest number of receptionists and information clerks.The state with the best pay for a receptionists and information clerk is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $43,700, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $30,260.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $26,940 | $12.95 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,450 | $14.64 |
| Median | $35,840 | $17.23 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,720 | $19.58 |
| 90th Percentile | $47,360 | $22.77 |
The salary of a receptionists and information clerk can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a receptionists and information clerk in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for receptionists and information clerks are District of Columbia, Alaska, Washington, California, Massachusetts while the worst states are Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21,730 | $30,470 | $38,150 |
| Alaska | $30,600 | $40,980 | $50,410 |
| Arizona | $29,780 | $37,160 | $45,430 |
| Arkansas | $25,390 | $32,570 | $38,300 |
| California | $33,730 | $42,920 | $56,490 |
| Colorado | $30,300 | $39,000 | $47,740 |
| Connecticut | $30,430 | $40,320 | $54,080 |
| Delaware | $25,750 | $34,210 | $42,640 |
| District of Columbia | $33,490 | $43,700 | $59,020 |
| Florida | $26,640 | $34,820 | $45,170 |
| Georgia | $24,600 | $35,210 | $46,850 |
| Hawaii | $29,140 | $39,110 | $51,840 |
| Idaho | $24,960 | $33,290 | $40,040 |
| Illinois | $28,060 | $36,990 | $47,080 |
| Indiana | $23,820 | $33,850 | $43,270 |
| Iowa | $23,130 | $33,790 | $44,960 |
| Kansas | $24,110 | $33,040 | $41,360 |
| Kentucky | $21,390 | $31,310 | $40,510 |
| Louisiana | $20,800 | $30,260 | $40,150 |
| Maine | $31,240 | $38,470 | $46,510 |
| Maryland | $29,180 | $38,360 | $48,070 |
| Massachusetts | $31,730 | $41,570 | $54,940 |
| Michigan | $27,040 | $35,610 | $45,660 |
| Minnesota | $28,330 | $37,600 | $46,570 |
| Mississippi | $21,920 | $30,260 | $38,080 |
| Missouri | $25,650 | $34,060 | $43,310 |
| Montana | $25,390 | $33,660 | $42,710 |
| Nebraska | $24,680 | $34,370 | $44,180 |
| Nevada | $27,280 | $35,990 | $46,290 |
| New Hampshire | $26,140 | $37,310 | $49,920 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $39,670 | $48,660 |
| New Mexico | $25,670 | $33,130 | $42,180 |
| New York | $31,730 | $41,760 | $54,340 |
| North Carolina | $23,390 | $34,000 | $44,420 |
| North Dakota | $27,710 | $37,080 | $46,220 |
| Ohio | $23,250 | $33,720 | $42,200 |
| Oklahoma | $22,950 | $32,240 | $42,630 |
| Oregon | $30,610 | $38,990 | $47,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $22,880 | $34,410 | $46,700 |
| Rhode Island | $30,710 | $39,850 | $49,400 |
| South Carolina | $23,180 | $32,800 | $42,620 |
| South Dakota | $25,260 | $34,300 | $44,160 |
| Tennessee | $23,270 | $32,710 | $42,350 |
| Texas | $22,850 | $33,330 | $44,030 |
| Utah | $26,250 | $34,910 | $44,980 |
| Vermont | $27,820 | $36,140 | $44,530 |
| Virginia | $25,280 | $35,200 | $45,670 |
| Washington | $33,280 | $41,950 | $51,500 |
| West Virginia | $21,480 | $30,030 | $38,050 |
| Wisconsin | $27,010 | $37,390 | $46,460 |
| Wyoming | $26,250 | $36,260 | $49,480 |
Even between cities, the salary of a receptionists and information clerk can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for receptionists and information clerks is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $51,440.The city with the lowest average salary for receptionists and information clerks is Brownsville-Harlingen area, TX with an average salary of $27,250.
Areas with highest average salaries for receptionists and information clerks
Areas with lowest average salaries for receptionists and information clerks
The number of receptionists and information clerks in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of receptionists and information clerks has increased by 35,400. On average, the number of receptionists and information clerks has been increasing by 0.9% each year. The salary of receptionists and information clerks has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of receptionists and information clerks has increased by $4,180. On average, the salary of receptionists and information clerks has been increasing by 3.2% each year.
Receptionists and Information Clerks are part of the office and administrative support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for receptionists and information clerks compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all office and administrative support occupations jobs here.
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