Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary by State
The national median pay for receptionists and information clerks is $38,010 a year. By state, it ranges from $31,160 in Mississippi to $49,060 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,760
- 25th percentile
- $33,960
- Median
- $38,010
- 75th percentile
- $45,130
- Top 10%
- $49,950
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 910,180 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $49,060 | +29% | $37,050 | $64,270 | 2,000 |
| 2 | Alaska | $44,720 | +18% | $32,810 | $57,360 | 1,530 |
| 3 | Washington | $44,710 | +18% | $36,730 | $57,840 | 26,500 |
| 4 | California | $44,100 | +16% | $36,410 | $58,800 | 82,470 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $43,870 | +15% | $35,790 | $54,270 | 18,970 |
| 6 | New York | $43,080 | +13% | $34,740 | $59,140 | 65,010 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $42,620 | +12% | $32,940 | $50,020 | 4,270 |
| 8 | Maine | $42,440 | +12% | $35,880 | $49,140 | 3,440 |
| 9 | Colorado | $42,010 | +11% | $33,200 | $51,490 | 11,020 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $41,650 | +10% | $33,420 | $54,290 | 42,060 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $41,600 | +9% | $35,050 | $55,310 | 3,510 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $41,150 | +8% | $29,530 | $50,030 | 25,580 |
| 13 | Oregon | $40,900 | +8% | $33,970 | $49,660 | 13,590 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $40,630 | +7% | $34,120 | $54,170 | 14,980 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $39,530 | +4% | $29,570 | $52,220 | 1,930 |
| 16 | Arizona | $38,730 | +2% | $32,130 | $47,930 | 23,220 |
| 17 | Vermont | $38,370 | +1% | $30,830 | $46,810 | 1,160 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $38,280 | +1% | $27,920 | $47,860 | 5,760 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $38,160 | 0% | $26,800 | $53,370 | 5,320 |
| 20 | Maryland | $38,100 | 0% | $31,750 | $49,180 | 18,390 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $37,860 | 0% | $29,070 | $47,350 | 6,750 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $37,510 | −1% | $28,320 | $50,540 | 11,800 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $37,480 | −1% | $28,580 | $49,570 | 1,540 |
| 24 | Michigan | $37,470 | −1% | $29,480 | $48,280 | 25,230 |
| 25 | Illinois | $37,400 | −2% | $31,200 | $48,350 | 40,370 |
| 26 | Montana | $37,360 | −2% | $27,240 | $47,420 | 1,280 |
| 27 | Iowa | $37,330 | −2% | $26,740 | $47,610 | 4,660 |
| 28 | Virginia | $37,060 | −2% | $28,800 | $47,220 | 23,360 |
| 29 | Nevada | $37,050 | −3% | $29,340 | $47,790 | 10,650 |
| 30 | Utah | $36,960 | −3% | $27,870 | $47,210 | 12,020 |
| 31 | Florida | $36,810 | −3% | $28,850 | $46,480 | 63,280 |
| 32 | Idaho | $36,810 | −3% | $28,500 | $47,100 | 5,340 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $36,810 | −3% | $24,820 | $48,310 | 37,830 |
| 34 | Delaware | $36,310 | −4% | $31,200 | $47,610 | 2,880 |
| 35 | Indiana | $36,160 | −5% | $24,410 | $47,310 | 17,360 |
| 36 | Georgia | $36,100 | −5% | $24,920 | $47,190 | 26,080 |
| 37 | Kansas | $36,050 | −5% | $27,390 | $45,690 | 7,290 |
| 38 | Ohio | $35,920 | −5% | $26,070 | $46,840 | 30,850 |
| 39 | Missouri | $35,740 | −6% | $29,230 | $46,660 | 18,890 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $35,510 | −7% | $22,710 | $46,750 | 11,280 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $35,440 | −7% | $23,270 | $46,210 | 20,080 |
| 42 | Texas | $35,210 | −7% | $24,700 | $47,380 | 78,330 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $35,140 | −8% | $26,970 | $44,210 | 5,650 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $34,910 | −8% | $25,400 | $45,980 | 11,460 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $34,840 | −8% | $27,610 | $43,930 | 10,870 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $34,560 | −9% | $24,700 | $44,760 | 9,380 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $32,940 | −13% | $23,720 | $44,270 | 9,290 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $32,750 | −14% | $21,420 | $44,410 | 12,820 |
| 49 | Alabama | $32,590 | −14% | $22,830 | $40,730 | 10,460 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $31,920 | −16% | $23,690 | $42,740 | 5,470 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $31,160 | −18% | $22,310 | $42,990 | 6,920 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Receptionists and Information Clerks salary questions
Which state pays receptionists and information clerks the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $49,060 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $38,010). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays receptionists and information clerks the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $31,160 a year (−18% vs. national).
Where do most receptionists and information clerks work?
California has the most jobs, about 82,470, with a median of $44,100.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.