Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $33,170 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.95
10th percentile $21,910
90th percentile $43,610
Employed locally 400
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,910
    25th
    $27,950
    50th (median)
    $33,170
    75th
    $36,810
    90th
    $43,610

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 45% 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
    Napa, CA $45,440
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $39,630
    Grants Pass, OR $38,200
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $37,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $37,570
    Lexington Park, MD $37,190

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,050
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,280
    Customer Service Representatives$35,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,480
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Altoona, PA is $15.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Altoona, PA is 10.9% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $21,910 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,950.