Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $41,660 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.03
10th percentile $33,450
90th percentile $51,940
Employed locally 1,010
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,450
    25th
    $36,520
    50th (median)
    $41,660
    75th
    $46,890
    90th
    $51,940

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 41% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 59% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,480
    District of Columbia $43,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $43,410
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,070

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,230
    Office Clerks, General $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $76,270
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,580
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $48,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Boulder, CO is $20.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Boulder, CO is 11.9% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,450 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,520.