Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $34,140 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $23,190
90th percentile $42,370
Employed locally 2,850
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,190
    25th
    $28,680
    50th (median)
    $34,140
    75th
    $36,570
    90th
    $42,370

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 49% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 51% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Alaska $44,380
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $43,480
    California $43,360

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,110
    Customer Service Representatives $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,560
    Office Clerks, General $32,870
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Birmingham, AL is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Birmingham, AL is 8.3% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $23,190 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,680.