Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $36,320 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.46
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $45,930
Employed locally 2,550
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $30,770
    50th (median)
    $36,320
    75th
    $40,720
    90th
    $45,930

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 44% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 56% 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
    Wisconsin $39,750
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $39,630
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $39,050
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,230
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $38,180

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $40,690
    Office Clerks, General $39,900
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,680
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,800
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Charleston, SC is $17.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Charleston, SC is 2.4% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,770.