Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $36,800 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $29,050
90th percentile $46,310
Employed locally 720
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,050
    25th
    $31,320
    50th (median)
    $36,800
    75th
    $41,670
    90th
    $46,310

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 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 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,090
    Customer Service Representatives $38,900
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,430
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Charlottesville, VA is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Charlottesville, VA is 1.2% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,050 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,320.