Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $44,790 +20.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $55,810
Employed locally 1,050
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $38,060
    50th (median)
    $44,790
    75th
    $48,140
    90th
    $55,810

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 47% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 53% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,480
    Yakima, WA $40,530
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $39,640
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $39,310
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $39,210

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,580
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,630
    Office Clerks, General $51,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,070
    Customer Service Representatives $43,490
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Anchorage, AK is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Anchorage, AK is 20.3% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,060.