Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $35,330 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $25,360
90th percentile $44,610
Employed locally 1,910
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,360
    25th
    $29,660
    50th (median)
    $35,330
    75th
    $38,140
    90th
    $44,610

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 50% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $36,450
    Cleveland, OH $35,940
    Toledo, OH $35,590
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $35,270
    Ohio $35,210
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,070

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $43,260
    Office Clerks, General $43,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,590
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Akron, OH is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.84 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Akron, OH is 5.1% below the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Akron?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,360 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,660.