Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $37,740 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $27,380
90th percentile $48,050
Employed locally 450
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,380
    25th
    $30,780
    50th (median)
    $37,740
    75th
    $46,020
    90th
    $48,050

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    Portland-South Portland, ME $42,700
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,070
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $40,370
    Rhode Island $40,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $39,760

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $50,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,150
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,080
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $59,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Bismarck, ND is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Bismarck, ND is 1.4% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $27,380 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,780.