Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $32,140 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.45
10th percentile $22,250
90th percentile $46,540
Employed locally 170
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,250
    25th
    $27,620
    50th (median)
    $32,140
    75th
    $37,260
    90th
    $46,540

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 45% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 55% 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
    District of Columbia $43,900
    California $43,360
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,260
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $41,720
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,630
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $41,600

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,730
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,480
    Customer Service Representatives $38,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,370
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Ames, IA is $15.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Ames, IA is 13.7% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $22,250 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,620.