Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $36,170 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $49,310
Employed locally 7,630
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $30,320
    50th (median)
    $36,170
    75th
    $41,690
    90th
    $49,310

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 37% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 63% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,480
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,350
    Midland, TX $35,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,970
    Odessa, TX $34,600
    Sherman-Denison, TX $33,060

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Austin, TX is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Austin, TX is 2.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,320.