Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $36,530 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $27,080
90th percentile $44,290
Employed locally 1,060
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,080
    25th
    $30,340
    50th (median)
    $36,530
    75th
    $39,830
    90th
    $44,290

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 53% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 47% 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
    Anchorage, AK $44,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,070
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $39,630
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $39,190
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $38,290

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,470
    Customer Service Representatives $37,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,190
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Asheville, NC is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Asheville, NC is 1.9% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,080 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,340.