SOC 434171

Receptionists and Information Clerks

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. Excludes "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).

National Median

$37,230

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$37,230

Entry Level (10th pct)

$28,280

Experienced (90th pct)

$48,870

Total Employed

964,530

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$28,280 - $32,660
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$32,660 - $44,070
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$44,070 - $48,870

Highest Paying Locations for Receptionists and Information Clerks

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$48,060

+29.1% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$45,710

+22.8% vs national

Vallejo, CA

$45,580

+22.4% vs national

Napa, CA

$45,440

+22.1% vs national

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

$45,430

+22.0% vs national

Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$48,060	10,000
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$45,710	4,630
Vallejo, CA	$45,580	750
Napa, CA	$45,440	300
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$45,430	1,280
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$45,300	13,440
Anchorage, AK	$44,790	1,050
Fairbanks-College, AK	$44,480	170
Alaska	$44,380	1,700
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$44,300	29,090
District of Columbia	$43,900	2,390
Barnstable Town, MA	$43,780	750
Washington	$43,760	25,190
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$43,680	260
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$43,590	5,340
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$43,520	16,550
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$43,480	820
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$43,410	460
California	$43,360	80,400
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$43,070	89,130
Portland-South Portland, ME	$42,700	1,950
Massachusetts	$42,650	22,140
Salinas, CA	$42,460	630
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$42,460	480
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$42,260	560
Madison, WI	$42,220	3,730
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$42,070	8,470
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$42,040	350
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$41,720	5,610
Boulder, CO	$41,660	1,010
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$41,630	300
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$41,600	1,020
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$41,600	6,900
New York	$41,570	76,590
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$41,530	1,040
Lewiston-Auburn, ME	$41,450	320
Sheboygan, WI	$41,440	560
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$41,400	680
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN	$41,080	760
Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$40,950	270
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$40,730	1,170
Bellingham, WA	$40,710	810
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$40,650	660
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$40,650	8,110
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$40,620	410
Colorado	$40,560	11,680
Yakima, WA	$40,530	850
New Haven, CT	$40,380	2,500
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$40,370	440
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$40,370	980

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Receptionists and Information Clerks?

The national median annual salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks is $37,230, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Receptionists and Information Clerkss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Receptionists and Information Clerkss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $48,060.

How much can an experienced Receptionists and Information Clerks make?

Top-earning Receptionists and Information Clerkss (90th percentile) make $48,870 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.