Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,150 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $33,730
90th percentile $48,430
Employed locally 890
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,730
    25th
    $36,850
    50th (median)
    $39,150
    75th
    $44,710
    90th
    $48,430

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,600
    Office Clerks, General $41,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,210
    Customer Service Representatives $40,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,900
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Capital/Northern New York is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.96 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Capital/Northern New York is 5.2% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $33,730 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,850.