SOC 43-4171 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks is $37,232 per year ($17.90/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $32,656 and $44,075 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $48,859 per year. There are approximately 964,530 receptionists and information clerks employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $13.60 | $28,288 |
| P25 | $15.70 | $32,656 |
| P50MEDIAN | $17.90 | $37,232 |
| P75 | $21.19 | $44,075 |
| P90 | $23.49 | $48,859 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks is $37,232 per year ($17.90/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $32,656 and $44,075 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks is $48,859 per year ($23.49/hr). The 75th percentile is $44,075 per year.
Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn approximately $28,288 per year ($13.60/hr). The 25th percentile is $32,656 per year.
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