Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $33,960 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.33
10th percentile $26,900
90th percentile $42,650
Employed locally 350
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,900
    25th
    $29,570
    50th (median)
    $33,960
    75th
    $38,350
    90th
    $42,650

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $39,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $39,310

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,030
    Customer Service Representatives$36,350
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Blacksburg, VA is $16.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Blacksburg, VA is 8.8% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $26,900 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,570.